<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128044878-mr-wimp” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682294262l/128044878._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128044878-mr-wimp”>Mr Wimp</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6451338.B_L_Wilde”>B.L. Wilde</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5860140633″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Bella – what a great character. Finding yourself in a situation where you have to start over – including your identity… this is a very relatable storyline! I like that this a short read, quick and easy and yet draws you in and leaves you wanting to read the next one. It was a fun story to read. The story didn’t dwell on the negative, and Bella was a strong female character. I’m interested in reading the follow up in the series. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/867231-tanya”>View all my reviews</a>
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 Wall2023-09-22 12:57:032023-09-25 08:01:02Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179913325-as-though-you-were-mine” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”As Though You Were Mine” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687721994l/179913325._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179913325-as-though-you-were-mine”>As Though You Were Mine</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22026041.J_Marie_Rundquist”>J. Marie Rundquist</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5856685259″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Well, I was definitely hooked from page one of this novel. I loved the story line, the characters and how they all develop throughout the story. I fell in love with the twins from the start. This story has many themes – family, identity, survival, and sacrificial love. But the hook is the relationship the reader develops with Julie, Lucy, Mikey, Grant, Zach. How does one come to find themself in order to save those they love? <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/867231-tanya”>View all my reviews</a>
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 Wall2023-09-20 21:10:072023-09-25 08:01:20As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023
This book was an okay book for me. It was a quick read – read it in one setting. I liked the characters, but wanted the story to be more action packed. This is a stand alone book – I found that I felt the characters came together, but didn’t really get the back story into their relationships. It not bad – if you like suspense, you’ll get a bit of that in this book.
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 Wall2023-09-15 21:02:022023-09-25 08:01:37The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tanya Wall, September 15, 2023
A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris is a great young adult romance novel
She had a lengthy list of bullies and a small number of friends because she was raised on the traditional “wrong side of the tracks.” Before a new student arrived on the first day of fifth grade and offered her every reason to remain, she had spent most of her childhood days coming up with inventive ways to escape the grimy abyss that was Palmer, Georgia. She was left with a ton of unanswered questions and an irreparable hole in her thirteen-year-old heart when, two years later, Dad vanished without a word. Five years after the betrayal, she moved from a trailer park in Palmer to an Atlanta house, her wardrobe has changed from secondhand to designer, and bullies no longer kiss the ground beneath her feet.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2023-09-14 20:05:232023-09-28 21:28:30A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
I read this story tonight with my child, my little one stayed intrigued almost the whole time. This is my first time reading a story by Terri Sabol. I really liked the message this story has( what it’s like to lose a beloved pet),but it also made me sad as we just recently went through something similar with our dog, and he crossed the rainbow bridge. I will definitely keep the story for reading later as my child gets older and we have more pets 🥰I also like the design, it was very colorful and eye-catching.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hannah porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHannah porter2023-09-14 19:24:332023-09-28 21:28:04Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscar And Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Hannah Porter
This series gets better with every book! The author as always quickly hooks you and keeps you that way the entire book, actually the entire series. I suggest you read the entire series, so you have a better understanding of all the characters. This book (and series) will have you feeling every emotion possible. I am super excited to start the next book and see what else happens. I highly recommend this book and series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2023-09-14 18:49:442023-09-14 18:49:44Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Westerman
Born to Die follows on from the amazing Atonement the first book in The McIntire County Series and follows Deputy Cassy Rivers. We met her in the first book of the series when she came to town to help her sister, but her story is a few years on. These books are standalone stories, but I would recommend reading them in order otherwise you are missing out on so much as the characters and their stories intertwine between books. Cassy’s past has left her with scars but it’s her heart that is jeopardy as she partners up with the man who broke it. FBI agent Boyce Hunt had to walk away to save the one he loved. His past is not a happy one and his mother is behind it all, but can he walk away twice. Loyalties are about to be tested. This is a tale of murder and mayhem, power, mystery suspense, violence, manipulation, control, family, and some romance. It is a great story that gets inside your head. Winter has done a great job with the plot and its twisty turns that keep the pages turning. It is one tale you cannot put down. The story is told from dual the POV which we all know I love because you get to learn more about the characters that way. Not only that but we get to see more of the others in this small town. This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.
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 Bishop2023-09-14 18:23:002023-09-28 21:27:04Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop
So I should start this by saying, I think I may have followed this story better had I read the 1st book, before hand. That being said, there were enough context clues and backstory throughout that I was able to mostly follow along. I felt like somethings were a bit drawn out, other things happened and there seemed to be no reason, and it all felt a bit slow to go. That being said, the story was still awesome. Full of mystery and suspense and even some romance in there. I do think I may have enjoyed this more had I read this series in order and gotten the full story in order. All in all I do recommend this for anyone looking for a good romantic suspense book. Winter Austin is an awesome author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Manda Kellyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngManda Kelly2023-09-14 18:07:362023-09-28 21:26:48Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Manda Kelly
The second story in the I Am An Alien series. My son and I always love Lois Wickstrom’s books and that hasn’t changed. In the first book we meet Shirl who believes Earth is not her home. She reaches out to the universe and gets into contact with an alien named Eee-aah who also feels like her planet is not her home. In this book, Eee-aah goes to school with Shirl. We learn all about Eee-aah. The educational information at the end is a fun addition.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Brehanthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Brehant2023-09-14 17:11:012023-09-28 21:25:43Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant
This is a great kids story about how friendship can expand beyond borders. Not only that, it discusses what is going on in Ukraine. This is something that is hard for kids to understand. The story helps kids to understand this difficult subject in a kid-friendly way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Brehanthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Brehant2023-09-14 16:40:402023-09-28 21:25:23Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Brehant
This book is a great follow up to the first in the series and is exactly the kind of book that I have come to expect from this author. I was pulled into the book right from the word go and found myself getting lost within the story. the book was full of suspense and I thought the connection and the history between the characters just added to the overall depth. The book is really well developed. As the story went on I found myself more and more invested. I wanted to see how things would turn out and which direction the author would take it in. This is only the 2nd book in the series and it is already shaping up to be a great one. I am looking forward to book 3.
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 Baker2023-09-14 15:06:172023-09-28 21:25:06Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker
This is the second book in the McIntire County Series. I do recommend reading them in order as the characters that appear in this story have links to the first story. This is an action packed romance Suspense. It is full of danger, secrets, lies, and of course heartbreak and romance. In this book we are with Cassey. Cassey is trying to recover from an incident in the past that has left her physically and mentally scared. However she refuses to allow that to stop her or for it to be a weakness. With some robberies happening Cassey and her partner are on the case to capture the culprits, but things take a turn for the worse when the body of an officer is found in the woods. Are the two connected in some way or is it a coincidence? When Boyce Hunt arrives to help with this case it tips Casseys world upside down. After suffering heartbreak at the hands of Boyce before she isn’t prepared to let him get close again.
Boyce knows he hurt Cassey and he didn’t want to. He was just trying to protect her from the threats that come with having a mother as a criminal. But now they are forced back together to solve this case. What happens when they realise their attraction still burns as strong as before? Will they risk their hearts again?
This is a fast paced story and the danger they face will have you on the edge of your seat. The main characters have both got issues they need to work through and their growth throughout this story was great to see. Its obvious they want to be together but they need to deal with their own issues and learn to trust again before they can move forward.
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 Carr2023-09-14 11:46:552023-09-28 21:24:53Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr
Best romantic suspense I’ve read this year. Don’t read it, thought, if you haven’t read book 1. This is part of a series and it will flow better in order. I absolutely loved the characters. The chemistry between Cassy and Boyce is still there boiling subtely. They just need Liza to kick them in the butt. The story is fantastic, the twists and turns. I love that I have to work to figure out who the killer is. I enjoyed seeing new faces. Now, off to book 3…..
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 Kittell2023-09-14 11:27:402023-09-28 21:24:38Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is the second book in this series which can be read as a standalone but I highly suggest reading the previous book to help the enjoyment of this author’s writing skills. I enjoyed reading this mystery as much if not more than the first one. It is a well written story about a series of robberies, the death of an officer and trust of the one person who broke your heart. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story realistic and to pull me into the story. The characters are strong, supportive and relatable. They have great growth as well as chemistry throughout the story. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a mystery that you don’t want to miss. A fast paced, engaging mystery that I highly recommend.
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 Wagner2023-09-14 10:02:382023-09-28 21:24:27Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This book is too cute. I read this one to my niece and she loved it as well. I love how the author makes science fun and very interesting. This adventure is about the stars and their constellations. The main character Shirl takes her friend Eee Ahh to school with her. Eee Ahh is an alien from another planet. The teacher is teaching all about the constellations on earth and where they got their names from. Will Shirl and Eee Ahh have the same names? Review by @heatherbass
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2023-09-14 06:20:352023-09-14 09:32:22Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Bass
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt is a great family book that teaches people of events
The third-grade class at Happy Days Elementary begins a new pen pal exchange program with youngsters from Ukraine.Vova, a nine-year-old kid who enjoys education, science, and learning about various cultures, is a pen pal of Amaleigha’s.Vova and Amaleigha correspond frequently. They develop close friendships through their correspondence as they discover one another’s favorite foods and customs.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2023-09-14 04:31:172023-09-14 09:32:15Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
A Forever Kind of Thing” by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris is a heartwarming and beautifully written story that explores the enduring power of love and friendship. The story follows the lives of two protagonists, each facing their own challenges and insecurities, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship.
Thomas and Harris have created characters that are relatable and multidimensional, making it easy for readers to connect with their struggles and triumphs. The authors’ vivid descriptions and well-crafted dialogue bring the story to life, immersing the reader in the world of the characters.
What sets “A Forever Kind of Thing” apart is its exploration of the theme of lasting love. The authors delve deep into the emotional layers of the characters, portraying their growth and transformation over time. This book reminds us that love is not always easy, but it is worth fighting for, and that true love endures through life’s ups and downs.
Overall, “A Forever Kind of Thing” is a touching and emotionally resonant story that will leave readers with a warm heart and a renewed appreciation for the enduring power of love. It’s a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories that celebrate the strength of the human spirit and the bonds that connect us all
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenique Bornmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenique Bornman2023-09-14 00:28:502023-09-14 09:32:09A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Jenique Bornman
Blake’s and Morgan’s story is fireworks all around. Morgan coming from a bodyguard background and Blake coming from an educated teaching background, is a interesting clash of personalities. Ciara absolutely adores Blake and the interactions between the two are adorable. Morgan doesn’t want to let Blake into his heart, but he can’t help it, the more he sees Blake with his daughter. The frustration when Blake and Morgan don’t communicate well you kind of just want to knock them upside the head and tell them to listen. I disliked Fawn the entire book. I just wanted to shove her out of the way so she would just let them be.
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 Jimmo2023-09-13 23:57:472023-09-14 09:32:02Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Cat Treadgold outdid herself with this second book in The Olympic Peninsula series. In this book we get to meet Liam and learn about his whereabouts when he was presumably dead, Ali’s long-lost twin. The love story could not have happened for anyone better than the love interest that the author has for Liam, especially after all of the trials that he had faced in his time abroad. No matter how much he fights the temptation to allow this young woman into his life, he soon finds that protecting her safety doesn’t allow for him to hold her at arm’s length. This book is primarily focused on Seattle and Port Townsend, both cities in Washington state. The author did an amazing job combining the beauty of Port Townsend, with the gorgeous scenery of the other cities surrounding this small town to draw the reader into the simple beauty of small-town life and the joys that one can find in escaping the big city life. This was another masterpiece of writing; the characters are so well-developed that you cannot help but cry over their heartbreak and cheer over their successes in life and love. This is a wonderful addition to this book series and cannot wait for the next book to continue the story of these families. @Brandy Rymer 09/2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2023-09-13 23:48:022023-09-14 09:31:54The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Brandy Rymer
Cat Treadgold is an amazing author, who has a knack for weaving a tale that will have you guessing the outcome at every turn! This romance novel takes place in a small area of Washington state. The beauty that she describes in her book is so breathtaking and so surreal, it’s like a paradise where people can go to hide away from the world, which is exactly what country star, Joe, was seeking after having surgery that required him to remain silent. The atmosphere of this entire book was just so realistic, it was as if the author was telling someone’s story that she’d been a part of. I love how easily the story flowed, and all the ups and downs. It was exciting, as well as a thrill ride to see who Joe would end up with. The sweet, down-to-earth girl of his dreams, Ali, who happened to stumble upon Joe out of the blue while recovering from his throat surgery, or his on-again-off-again wild ride of a girlfriend who was also his duet partner. The second you start this series; you are not going to want to stop so be prepared to hop on the roller coaster ride this book promises to give, because you won’t be disappointed. @Brandy Rymer 09/2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2023-09-13 23:29:132023-09-14 09:31:47The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Brandy Rymer
This the second book in this series and it is well written and draws you in easily just as the first book did. Much like the return of the prodigal son Liam comes back into his twin sister Ali’s life, but not without secrets and more scars than he left with. Theresa seems to be running from everything, maybe for good reason when “little accidents” start mysteriously happening. Can they figure out who is behind it all, and why? Although this a series you don’t have to read book one, but I definitely recommend it so you get backstory on these characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshly2023-09-13 23:27:062023-09-14 09:31:40The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashly Renner
This is a very well written book. I love how it has the two different perspectives. It is lighthearted but also thought provoking. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, and keeps you on your toes. Be ready to be reading for a while because once you start it’s hard to put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2023-09-13 22:31:292023-09-14 09:31:31A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Heather Goodman
Let me start off by saying that you don’t NEED to read the first book in this series, BUT I would recommend that you DO! You really get so much more information and backstory on the characters in book one, that will help to understand them in this one a bit. Plus why not just start at the beginning? This book follows Liam who is Ali’s sister from book one. After an explosion (read book 1!!), Liam was thought to be dead for years! Ali and her husband Joe hire an investigator to look into things and by a small chance they find him! Being well into her pregnancy Ali couldn’t go after him, so they sent Joe’s sister Teresa. She wanted to travel and see the world, and this gave her the perfect excuse. Two birds, one stone. Finding him scarred physically and mentally he agrees to come back to the states to stay with his sister while he figures out his next plans for life. Teresa heads back as well and helps Joe and Ali find the perfect place for them and their soon to come twin girls. She finds a great three story compound with a few guest cabins on plenty of land. Being VERY pregnant with twins, she welcomes all the help that both Liam and Teresa provide staying in the guest cabins. Ali and Joe head back to have the babies at the hospital and that leaves Liam and Teresa all alone. Unfortunately Teresa has a few scary accidents, some of which could have killed her. Has she always been so accident prone? Or was someone trying to send a message? Finding a man with a camera on the property they start to think it’s just paparazzi. Liam sets up security and even picks up a couple guard dogs, but these accidents just seem to find her where ever she goes. Even in town! After a man pushes her off a dock into the freezing water, she finally goes back home leaving Liam alone. Liam does everything he can to keep himself busy and keep his mind off Teresa, but even night life in town doesn’t help. Going on a three day hike is his next plan. Ali, Joe, the twins, and Teresa come back to the compound the week he’s heading for his hike and it just happens to be Ali and Liam’s birthday too! With a weekend dinner party planned the house is full with friends, the new nanny, and the twins. Talk about busy, busy! I could go on and on about this book! So much happens! So much suspense! Like who is trying to hurt Teresa? What was Liam doing those three years when everyone thought he was dead? Is he really an assassin? Or spy? And what will become of both Teresa and Liam? Will the past come to bite him in the butt? And will Teresa find her calling?? Will she go back to Paul? Or maybe the yoga instructor! You have got to check this book out!! I personally can’t wait to read the next book!
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-Colburn2023-09-13 22:26:492023-09-14 09:28:41The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
I’m not sure where to start this review. First I enjoyed it and absolutely adored both Wes and Mina from the beginning when they were best friends in 5th grade.
A lot changes in the years they were apart, except their connection to one another. The moment they see one another its like no time has passed.
High school Mina struggled a lot with who she was, almost like she had a foot in the past world she lived in and one in the current world which could not have been any different. Seeing her discover who she really was one of the things I enjoyed the most about this book.
Wes was someone I could relate to, he didn’t allow his not so great childhood define him and did what he could to change to make sure he didn’t repeat others mistakes.
This book hit me deeper than I could have anticipated, it will be one of the books that I will carry with me for a while.
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 Rankin2023-09-13 22:16:262023-09-14 09:28:32A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Robin Rankin
This is the second book in this series. I do recommend you read the first just so you have some background before jumping into this. But you do not have to. I don’t want to give too much away. But the way the chemistry and emotions that this author writes into these characters is amazing. I will be continuing this series most definitely.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Marlowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Marlow2023-09-13 21:17:272023-09-14 09:28:22The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Michelle Marlow
Amaleigha Makes a Friend is a wonderful and inspiring children’s book. This is not the first book about Amaleigha I have read to my son. We love them- the stories are deep and meaningful topics, written in a light and meaningful way for children. The illustrations are bright and colorful. We hardly got a couple pages in before my son was asking me to google things- Is that a real place? What does it look like? What does that food look like? Can we try it? Can we celebrate Christmas that long? Did the war happen? On and On. I loved it- this story really got his little mind running and he did not slow down. We didn’t even finish the book before he had me messaging his teacher to ask about setting up a pen pal for his class in another country. I will always recommend this author, and have passed along this book to my son’s 2nd grade teacher. Thank you for another great book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-09-13 20:35:132023-09-14 09:28:15Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Mina has been bullied since she was a young child. Called many names just because she had a single mother, wore used clothes and lived in a trailer park. Mina all but gave up on finding friends until one day in Grade 5 a new kid named Wesley started at her school. He also came from a troubled past. Currently living in an all boys foster home while his dad is constantly in and out of the picture. Quickly the two became fast friends and eventually more. That is until one day in Grade 7, Wesley left without so much as a goodbye.
Mina’s mother married a rich man and their lives turned around. She went from thrift store finds to name brand clothing, a trailer to a mansion, public school to a fancy private school. She knew in order to survive this, she had to adapt. Mina became the Queen of the school wearing a mask and pretending her past did not exist.
It all became threatened when Wesley reappeared into her life. It has been years since the two have seen each other but old feelings are hard to fight especially when they are for your first love.
Mina worked hard to put up all these walls to survive her new life. Wesley wants to tear it all down so he can once again see the Mina he knows is in there somewhere.
This was a cute read. Childhood sweethearts reuniting in highschool. I was rooting for them from the beginning. I really liked Mina’s character. She thought she could not be herself to be accepted, the only one who ever made her feel like she could be herself was Wesley. Now that she has new friends, new clothes, new attitude, she doesn’t even know who she is anymore and is it worth all the pain to bring the past to the present and potentially ruin the future she worked so hard for.. Mina struggles with her own self worth and image. I really enjoyed reading her character arc. The authors did a really good job at portraying the intense emotions of a confused teenage girl who had her heart broken.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Santana Hickshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSantana Hicks2023-09-13 20:19:472023-09-14 09:28:05A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Santana Hicks
I absolutely loved this installment of The Olympic Peninsula series! It pulled on my emotions in multiple different ways, and I found myself captivated by the storytelling from this author. I was invested in the characters almost immediately and was kept on my toes throughout the entire book. I felt like this had quite a good flow and never felt pulled out of my book daze at all. You’ll enjoy the way the author so artfully creates Teresa and Liam’s story! I highly recommend picking up this series and also suggest reading them in order to get a fuller experience.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-09-13 20:13:532023-09-14 09:27:56The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shannen Kern
All I can say is WOW!!!! This was easily a hands-down 5-star read for me!!! The story was great, the characters were great, and the writing was great!!!
Wesley and Mina came into each other’s lives as children at a time when they needed one another. Wesley became Mina’s protector from vicious bullies, and Mina changed his life as well. The two became best friends, and then a crush, and then had the potential to become so much more even though they were children. Their little happiness bubble burst when Wesley disappeared without even letting Mina know. She was heartbroken, and life changed for her and her mother in ways they didn’t think possible. Years later, she is now the queen of her elite private school, and her life on the wrong side of the tracks is a distant memory until her past shows up at her school in the form of her best friend and first love, Wesley. No one knows about her past, and Wesley not only threatens her new life, but he still has the power to destroy her heart.
There were so many great things I loved about this book. The chemistry between Mina and Wes was electric, the softness and tenderness they shared also melted my heart. Some of my favorite parts of the book were their cherished memories of their childhood. Despite their painful childhood, their bond and that innocent love they had for one another made the darkness a little lighter!
“Pain and loss bound us together, along with a connection so deep it could hardly be explained. I loved him.” ~Mina
Something that set this book apart from other similar books was the heroine. Mina was the alpha. To her so-called friends, she ruled the school and at times could appear calculating. To Wesley, she appeared to have grown into the type of person that terrorized her as a child. Appearances can be deceiving…was she really that cold queen of the school or were there pieces of that young girl he fell for still in there?
“No matter the mask Mina chose to wear, it would be my job to prove to her she was good enough without it. I would remind her of what was beneath, of the little girl who played in the rain with me without a care in the world. It was time to set Mina free, to release her from the shackles of Ridgefield Academy and her so-called friends.” ~Wesley
Wesley does see some of the pieces buried deep inside of her. Despite her position at the top of the food chain in her school, she wanted to remember those forgotten pieces of herself. And, there were pieces of that little girl who cared for others still there, her volunteering at the YMCA and being a protector for those at school who were bullied. She was such a beautifully flawed and complex character, I LOVED her!
What was there not to love about Wesley? He was gorgeous, but it was his heart that was even more beautiful. He didn’t care what others thought of him, and man what a strong person he was! He endured so much as a child, yet somehow, became such a wonderful human being. It tugged on my heartstrings that he wanted Mina to show the world who she really was, and she didn’t have anything to be ashamed of. He didn’t want her to hide her light; he wanted her to show that light to the world!
As you can see, I fell in love with this special couple. However, it wasn’t only the characters that made the book so good! The story itself was fantastic. Even though it was a romance, it was also a lesson in life….despite your past, you don’t have to let it determine your future. You can use your past to make life better not only for you but for others as well. Whatever side of the train tracks you come from, it doesn’t determine the type of human being you become. Money and privilege don’t buy you happiness or make you better than anyone else.
Finally, the writing was excellent! The words these ladies wrote were just beautiful, and some of them were almost lyrical. All these things combined made for a fantastic book that I didn’t want to see end.
I have never read anything by these two writers, but they make a phenomenal team. They set themselves apart as a standout in this genre. It was such a beautiful and emotional love story, and I LOVED it! I cannot wait to read more books by them!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christie Mitchumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristie Mitchum2023-09-13 20:05:212023-09-14 09:27:48A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Christie Mitchum
Loved this book! Romance and suspense in one? Yes please! Author did a great job with description and I just loved the story all around. Amazing characters which I fell in love with! Well written and I can’t wait to start reading the next book! Highly suggest this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-09-13 20:03:232023-09-14 09:27:40The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashley Sugar
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