Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak was such an amazing novel to read. When I first saw this cover and read the synopsis I thought to myself let the rock n’ roll commence. Full of fantastic characters, sizzle, difficult memories and emotions, drama and more this rock n’ roll novel has everything you could ask for. As a lover of reading and rock n’ roll I just knew that this book would be amazing and I was right. Joe is the gorgeous drummer of Gracefall, and Melody is the daughter of a rock legend what happens the band is on the verge of a breakthrough and Joe wants Melody to be their manager? You’ll have to read Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak to find out for yourself.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-10-21 20:50:122021-10-22 08:16:19Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Stephanie Nicole
The Ashes of Aldyr by Russell Archery begins with The Rupture taking place. Each chapter is a story with its own characters. These characters all have a part in the story of the Obscured Throne. Each story has its own horror. This is the first book in a trilogy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2021-10-21 20:45:032021-10-22 08:02:13Ashes of Aldyr (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Russell Archey – Review by Paula R Sayers
What an intriguing ending to the trilogy of this series. I have enjoyed the story. This installment was just as good as the first two. Excitement, adventure, romance, intrigue drama, and a few other things tossed in will grab you right from the start. I couldn’t put it down. I had to know where Jude was and what was going to happen with our young lovers. So many questions would finally be answered. Great characters well done plot and just outstanding story. You have to try this story. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-10-21 20:24:442021-10-22 08:16:01The Girl and the Demon (The Girl and the Raven Book 3) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Shelly Kittell
Melody Sterling is the daughter of a rock star. Joe Grace is the drummer for a rock band. Melody and Joe have been best friends forever, but have they both had stronger feelings than that? I love how Melody and Joe are so supportive of each other’s goals, but does it mean pursuing their own goals means they can’t be together? Melody joins Joe on their headlining tour as their manager, can she handle the rock star lifestyle? She grew up in that world and it destroyed her parents. I found myself rooting for these two from the beginning. Their connection is so strong, even just as friends. They both have secrets that need to be told, but can they trust each other enough to be completely open? Victoria Zak did a great job making me feel like I was right there with them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-10-21 20:05:212021-10-22 08:15:33Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Angela Packard
Red’s Peril, Part 1, is Fantastic. I loved the story and how it told Red’s beginning from the time of his father’s death up to becoming Pres of the chapter. His story with Cheryl was bittersweet and heartwarming. Learning how he came into the club was intriguing and a little scary. i loved seeing the characters I was familiar with and just enjoying more of the tales that Ms. Mallets regales us with. They are so good and enthralling that it is very hard to put the story down once you start. I cannot wait to read Part 2. Highly recommend for the adventurous over 18 crowd.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-10-21 19:47:592021-10-22 08:15:12Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Shelly Kittell
Merissa Racine did an amazing job with this book!! Every chapter I read I was trying to fit pieces together to solve this small town mystery. I did not want to put this book down once I started, and I did not want to be wrong about who I believed to be the murderer after I finished it. Lol This story was very vivid and easily imagined, and the way she told the story it felt like you could be there. It starts of with Lauren returning home to face her past and see if she can find her way successfully in this new chapter of her life. Good friends, her own home, and decent job show her promising start. Then one day she goes to pick up the judge she works with and walks right into a murder scene. She is questioned multiple times believed to be the prime suspect, and when information comes in casting a shadow on her ex-husband as well things get even stranger. As the story unfolds there is much more to this mystery and the small town than meets the eye. I promise you wont put this book down until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-10-21 19:39:582021-10-22 08:14:34Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine- Review by Lauren West
Lucy is at it again! With her boyfriend (Marcus) out of town and her father (Jude) in another dimension, she’s vulnerable as a demon comes after her yet again! To top it off her not so good “friend” has a party and summons evil into the house! Lucy is forced to use her abilities to save her friends and lets slip that a demon coming after her. Her BFF does forbidden magic to try and save her, but catches the attention of Lucifer, and there is a punishment coming for all involved!! Will Lucy be able to save her friends and herself from the Demon? Will she save them all from Lucifer?! Will Marcus leave for good to be with his kind? Will her friends freak over Lucy being half witch half demon? This book will have you on your toes to find it all out!! Grab the set and a drink. You’re in for a ride with this set!!
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-Colburn2021-10-21 19:08:362021-10-22 08:13:46The Girl and the Demon (The Girl and the Raven Book 3) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Book two was even better than the first!! I can’t wait to read book three!!! Lucy has had a rough life. Her gran passed away, then her mother passed away, she moved in with her uncles but keeps secrets from them, her father (Jude) is a demon and he’s forcing her to take combat training, her boyfriend (Marcus) is a gargoyle who’s natural enemies are demons, someone is trying to kill her father which in turn will kill her, and did I mention that she’s a half witch half demon?!?! Right!! Well, when Marcus’s long-lost family returns to town Lucy thinks she will lose him forever. She must team up with an unexpected group and fight once again. Will she? Will her father die and her with him? Will combat training get the best of her? Will she lose her boyfriend? Will a most dangerous demon kill her? You guys have got to read this set!! So much happens and it is SO good!!
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-Colburn2021-10-21 18:38:152021-10-22 08:13:25The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven Book 2) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
I just finished this set and I have to tell you that I LOVED it!! I WISH there was going to be many many more!! Poor Lucy has had a very hard 15 years of life so far. All she wants is to fit in with some friends and to go live with her grandmother. Life never goes as planned though. With the sudden death of her mother her life is turned upside down. She has to move in with other family members, some strange guy bumps into her at the airport and slips her something, there is a boy that lives upstairs who seems to be watching her, her grandmother’s pet bird is missing, and she finds out some secrets about her family’s past. Can life get any stranger? It does when a dangerous stranger with a ancient grudge against her family attacks and Lucy is forced to choose a side and fight or die. Will she choose the right side? Will she die either way? Will she find out who all these random guys are that have now flooded her life? And will she finally fit in somewhere? If you love gripping fantasy stories and light vs dark magical battles you have got to read this 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-Colburn2021-10-21 18:34:402021-10-22 08:12:53The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson. Ok first things first I personally recommend reading this series in order. One because you truly don’t want to miss any of the other books and two because it flows better that way. I went back and ended up just binging the entire series and I have absolutely zero regrets on my lost sleep. This book had everything I was looking for and definitely brought this series to an end the author could be proud of. Is this type of story for everyone maybe not but I for one was hooked from beginning to end and couldn’t put it down. The characters are complex and relatable, they simply draw you into their world and I loved getting lost in the pages with them. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I honestly wish I could read this book and the rest of the series all over for the first time but I’ll have to just add them to my read again list. Five huge stars 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 Kearney2021-10-21 18:07:182021-10-22 08:05:26Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Katie Kearney
Forever by Ivy Nelson. HOT!! Full of action. And incredible story with non-stop action. Hooked from chapter 1. Best to start at the beginning of the series for all the story line. Loved this book so much.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Leeann custinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLeeann custins2021-10-21 17:49:402021-10-22 08:05:55Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Leeann custins
Rock Me to the Top: A Gracefall Rock Star Romance by Victoria Zak is such a fun read! The characters, Joe and Melody, are fantastic together. I love the chemistry they bring to this Rock and Roll romance. Best friends since childhood, they grow up to fall in love and things get steamy. Not only that, but the story is very compelling as there is more to their lives than just romance; both of them struggle with tough life decisions that may or may not include the other. This provides a tension that keeps you hooked, and secrets that could tear their love apart. This story is a great one to start at bedtime if you want to be awake to greet the birds in the morning. I couldn’t put it down. 4 out of 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-10-21 17:29:142021-10-22 08:12:23Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Chrissy Spulak
I haven’t read the rockstar trope yet but I really did love it! I loved the innocence of the story and how we got to know the thoughts in both of their heads. I think having the rockstar theme in along with the friends to lovers makes for a good heartfelt story in which you’re rooting for them the entire time!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Mansfieldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Mansfield2021-10-21 15:48:552021-10-22 08:12:03Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Katie Mansfield
This book was interesting… I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to get into with it because I have never read anything by Russell Archey prior but I was intrigued by the cover, synopsis, and a few teasers so I decided with spooky season and whatnot to give it a go. This novel definitely has the dark undertones to set the mood and really builds the worlds beautifully. I will say the skill set there is strong for Mr. Archey. I did however struggle with the layout of the storytelling overall. I just had a difficulty with the way things flowed and couldn’t get into a groove that I wanted to find and look for often with my reading. I think that is something I often fear with fantasy type novels and this one unfortunately fell into that rut for me. However, the world building, the imagination and the time obviously spent in developing the characters and the background was ever prevalent and kept me reading until the end at the least. I would say I would be interested in seeing what book two holds and seeing if things flow a bit smoother for me in reading that one. I enjoyed the darkness that kept me on my toes and intrigued as well. Not bad for a new author to me and what seems to be a newer author in general so I will give it a solid three and a half stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-10-21 15:16:402021-10-22 08:01:49Ashes of Aldyr (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Russell Archey – Review by Liz Vrchota
Going into this, I was hoping for a cute romance, and some spice, and I was not disappointed! Right from the start, the story is cute and you instantly have a couple to route for. I love slow burn friends to lovers trope! What I was not expecting was how the background of the characters were revealed in layers throughout the story, keeping you both intrigued and inquisitive throughout. Some parts I think could have had a bit more drama in that they were resolved too easy, while other parts I definitely did not see coming. UGH MY HEART! Joe Grace is really too good to be true, and Melody much more patient than I. Loved the story, loved the journey, and will definitely read again when I am in the mood for a cute romance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyann Sanabriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshleyann Sanabria2021-10-21 15:10:442021-10-22 08:10:53Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria
This is not your typical rockstar romance read, and I floved every moment of it. I don’t know why I haven’t read Victoria Zak before this but it won’t be my last time that is for sure. This book built all the feels and so very perfectly. I was invested in the characters from the very beginning and rooted for them to find that happily ever after the whole time. I found myself really just wanting to dive right into my kindle and hold them several times. I loved that this book did a wonderful job of telling the story without all the extras as well. Ms. Zak did a wonderful job of keeping things simple without too simple if that makes any sense. I knew where these two came from and where they were going and I knew that they belonged together no matter what. The journey of how they got there was the main focus and that my friends was the gorgeous beauty in the reading that took place in this book. I cannot wait to see what will come next as it looks like this is just the beginning of a wonderful new series from Ms. Zak!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-10-21 14:59:532021-10-22 08:10:03Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Liz Vrchota
Tenacious: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance is book number six in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by Via Mari. Having not read the rest of the series, I can confirm that this can be read as a stand-alone story, although I’m tempted to go back now and start at the beginning.
This story is about Allie and Nick. I loved both of these characters right from the start. Their chemistry bounces off the page at you, but of course, the path of true love never runs smooth. Both are strong characters and I love how Allie can hold her own against Nick’s dominance. This story is action-packed from the beginning and never really slows. The fast pace means I read this book super quick…I needed to know what happened next. If you’re a fan of stories with plenty of chemistry and danger, I would definitely recommend this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2021-10-21 13:59:082021-10-22 08:06:17Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Lianne Probert
This is a romance story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to seeing what is next for her. This is a well written story about what happens one night between two people. Now he is faced with not wanting a relationship but finds himself not being to stay away from her. She wants him but the question is how bad and is she willing to risk her heart to him. I enjoyed how connectable they are and what they brought to the story. Their chemistry and growth throughout the story is great and made the story entertaining to read. It is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. This really was a great pick up 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 Wagner2021-10-21 13:46:192021-10-22 08:00:27The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Red’s Peril: The Making of an MC Prez is the first instalment in the Las Vegas Chapter of the Satan’s Devils MC books by Manda Mellett. Manda Mellett is one of my favourite authors and can do no wrong in my eyes, although I did want to scream at her for leaving us with a cliffhanger at the end of part one of Red’s story. We have met Red a few times before in other Satan’s Devils MC books but now he is getting his own books and I was so excited to dive in and get to know Red. Well, I can say that I absolutely love him. He’s an amazing character and I could read about him for hours and hours. One thing that I loved about this book was the way in which Manda Mellett slipped in loads of the major happenings from other Satan’s Devils books as we went through the years with Red. I’m in awe of how she could remember all these event and when to fit them into the story. She had an amazing talent for writing intricate but amazing storylines that you do not want to put down. Red’s Peril definitely fits into this. I loved reading about Red’s past and see how he has become the amazing man that he is now. Now I just have to be patient and wait for the 2nd part of Red’s story as I can’t wait to see what the future hold for him and Cheryl.
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 Taylor2021-10-21 12:52:532021-10-22 08:00:04Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Karyn Taylor
Having read the first two books in the series I was excited to listen to the audio book of book 3 and I wasn’t disappointed! The narration was great and the story was amazing! The authors writing never fails to pull me in straight away. There were some great twists and turns in the story that constantly had me guessing about what was going to happen. I love Dahlia and Alex, they have such a great relationship, they really do work well together and I enjoy the banter that they have between them. They are very entertaining characters to listen/read about. There is just something about Dahlia that I can’t help but like, she is strong and independent and she really is just a likeable character. Although it was a long listen the tie just flew by because I was so engrossed in the story I was listening to. Another wonderful audio book by C L Schneider and one that I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-10-21 12:50:142021-10-22 07:59:26Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Katie Matthews
Another beautifully written story from this lovely author. I absolutely adore her books, they are so easy to read, beautifully detailed and have amazing characters you just can’t help but love reading about. Snowfall Serenade was a lovely story, I was completely lost in what I was reading and the characters, Scott and Zelda, I was completely captivated by their story. I could honestly feel every emotion that the author had clearly poured into Zelda and Scott’s situation, it was so emotional to read and I definitely shed a few tears! This is the third book in this soul connections series and I think (although it’s a tough one) it may be my favourite! I think I would also recommend that this series is read in order to fully understand everything that happens in this third book. Snowfall Serenade Is a beautifully written book and one that I would highly recommend.
As a fan of the Satan’s Devils I was looking forward to reading this book and I was definitely not disappointed. Red, the MC Prez of the Vegas Chapter of the Satan’s Devils, has been a character in the background of previous books in the series but now he gets his own story, and he has an intriguing backstory. The storyline had me hooked from page one, as usual, and the plot twists kept me gripped and happily turning the pages well into the night, as I literally could not put the book down. Red’s story was emotional, exciting, full of drama, suspense and of course plenty of MC detail, steamy scenes and romance, a perfect read.
The world of the Satan’s Devils is really bought to life by the descriptive narrative and as usual the characters are likeable and each have their own unique characters and backstory that bring the story to life. I was fully immersed in the story and found it an enjoyable and engaging read, which also took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Red has had a fulfilled life being a mechanic and working his way up in the Satan’s Devils, becoming the Prez, following a difficult start in life, loosing his father. However, he’s never found his ‘old lady’ to ride on the back of his bike, but he’s never forgotten one woman, Cheryl a waitress he met fifteen years ago, and he’s always wondered what life would have been like with her.
When he meets Cheryl/Cher at a casino he has hopes of starting a relationship, after all they definitely had chemistry when they first met. When he goes to her house he has a shock when it’s not her who answers the door, No SPOILERS! This is where the book ends….I’m now impatiently waiting for Part Two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-10-21 12:26:252021-10-22 07:58:36Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Oh my what a read! I absolutely loved every second of this story! Everything about it was just amazing – I literally didn’t put it down once I started reading. I do really enjoy rock star romance stories and I think this is probably one of the best that I have read. Joe and Melody had such a wonderful connection but their story wasn’t an easy one. The author threw in some unexpected and emotional twists and I honestly felt like I was right there with the characters are some parts of the story. I really liked that not only did the author focus on the romance side of the story but also the life of a Rockstar, this in my opinion gave the story that real feel that enable me to become so invested in Joe and Melody. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I cannot wait to read more from her and this series again!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2021-10-21 12:23:012021-10-22 07:58:10Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Katie Matthews
This is the first in a new series and it was really enjoyable. The author does an amazing job of making her characters so realistic that you can actually imagine this happening and the emotions that the characters are put through are so vivd that you feel every single one of them.
In the story we are following Joe and Melody. Joe is a member of a band who is finally making it into the big time. He had the job he loves the only thing missing is the girl he loves. And that is Melody.
Melody and Joe have been friends since childhood. Both of them love each other however Melody had sworn never to date someone in a band. However, when Joe hires her as the bands tour manager things definately move over the line of friendship into romance between them. They have helped each other through thick and thin however when a secret from Joe’s life gets revealed can their romance and friendship survive and will they be able to work a way for both or them to live their dream or will they have to lose each other in the process of achieving their dreams?
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 Carr2021-10-21 11:20:582021-10-22 07:51:09Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Kerry Carr
Love love love… I really enjoyed this book, a lot. I haven’t read anything by Via Mari before so this book is my first and it didn’t disappoint me. Via Mari brought the story to life with her details and story building. The chemistry between the two leads Nick and Allie is so steamy it leaves you wanting more and more. Even though it is the sixth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series I will be going back to read the previous five books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristine2021-10-21 11:13:192021-10-22 07:50:31Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky
Picked up this book not having read any of the previous books in the series. I don’t feel like it mattered too much, other than I’m interested to read a little more about the backstory of the characters; so, it definitely works as a stand-alone book, but I’m guessing would be even better if read in order.
This book is a real page-turner, having me hooked from the first chapter. ER nurse Allie links up with bodyguard Nick to help find and rescue women captured in a human trafficking ring in New York City after Nick’s security firm uncovers the nefarious activities of the men behind a previous attack on Allie and her best friend, Lexi. In the midst of keeping Allie safe from harm, Nick works to break down Allie’s defenses around her heart. It’s just a matter of time, literally, as they work to rescue the trafficked women and try to survive the attacks from the men behind it all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2021-10-21 10:23:592021-10-22 07:50:07Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Wendy Wary
The Last Dannon is BY FAR the best read of this series. The other two were good but this is the best! There is something so alluring about the hero with a tragic backstory. Kailen is also a badass which helps! But I can definitely see why Talaith is hesitant, which makes her even the more realistic. I have decidedly enjoyed the heroines of this author’s stories. On a side note, I would recommend reading the first two stories first as the mythology will make much more sense. Fantastic read!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alisa Boomerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlisa Boomer2021-10-21 09:18:302021-10-22 07:49:47The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Alisa Boomer
The Girl and the Gargoyle is book two in The Girl and The Raven series by Pauline Gruber. In book one, we were introduced to Lucy Walker. Lucy had just lost her mom and had moved in with her uncles in her grandmother’s old house. We were also introduced to Lucy’s neighbor Marcus and Lucy’s high School friend Dylan. Lucy made the startling discovery that she was half-witch and half-demon. She also discovered her long lost father, who turned out to be a demon.
Book two quickly picks up where book one left off and does not disappoint throughout. This is another page turner as we learn more about Lucy. Lucy is now dating Marcus who happens to be a gargoyle. Lucy’s father, Jude, is a demon. As much as Lucy wants to get to know her father, she does not love him or trust him. However, Jude forces her to spend time with him so he can train her in how to use her supernatural skills and abilities.
The love triangle between Lucy, Marcus and Dylan intensifies. Dylan is no longer trying to hide his emotions for Lucy and Lucy is finding it hard to resist the feelings that she is having for Dylan. Something that becomes even more challenging because they spend a great deal of time together training at Jude’s house. This creates tension and conflict between Lucy and Marcus. Lucy is head over heels in love with Marcus and doesn’t want to lose what she has with him, so she tries to ignore her feelings for Dylan.
Marcus, who has grown up without a mother of his own, has his life suddenly thrown into a tailspin when his long-lost mother shows up. Marcus’s mother, Camille, begs Marcus for forgiveness and tells him she wants to be part of his life. Lucy finds it difficult to believe that Camille’s intentions are true and fears that she is there to hurt Marcus. Lucy also feels that Marcus might fall for his mother’s lies and leave her. It isn’t long before Marcus finds out his long-lost father is also back. When it comes to light that his father has come to Chicago with the intention of killing Lucy’s father Jude the battle between good and evil intensifies. Lucy is conflicted and unsure who to trust and Lucy and Marcus find themselves pitted on opposite sides of the battle between good and evil. As if things aren’t bad enough, Lucy soon discovers that if Jude dies, then she will also die. Marcus vows to keep Lucy and her father’s safe no matter what. Lucy wants to help so she tries to devise a plan to save not only Jude but herself and all her loved ones. In doing so, she calls in the most unlikely of allies.
The Girl and The Gargoyle did not disappoint from start to finish. It had everything a reader could be looking for. The book contained great characters and a supernatural world. I really enjoyed reading about Lucy and how her skills and strength developed and were honed throughout. We’re also introduced to more characters while getting to know the main characters a lot better. It contained gargoyles, witches, demons, and protectors. Friendships were forged and friendships were broken. It was steeped in romance as the love triangle intensified between the three main characters. Families were reunited and families were torn apart. Alliances were formed and alliances were broken. The battle between good and evil raged on. I highly recommend book two and can’t wait to start book 3, The Girl and The Demon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2021-10-21 09:16:362021-10-22 07:49:14The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
In the Girl and the Raven, we are introduced to young Lucy Walker who tragically loses her mom. Lucy finds herself uprooted from the only life she’s ever really known and moves from her small town to the big city of Chicago to live with her uncles. Lucy is hoping for a fresh start and a life free of drama and stress; something that young Lucy has never had before as she’s always had to look after her drug addicted mother.
What Lucy never expected was for her life to take a sudden turn with the discovery that she is half-witch and half-demon. Not only that but she meets the father that she never even knew existed. In Addition to discovering her long lost father, Lucy also finds herself battling for her life by a mysterious stranger. Clearly, this new life isn’t quite what Lucy expected but never one to back down from a challenge, Lucy faces each new challenge head-on.
Shortly after moving in with her uncles Lucy meets her upstairs neighbor, Marcus, and can’t help but become smitten with this good-looking lad. Lucy soon finds herself spending a lot of time with her new neighbor and finds herself falling in love with him. Marcus was friends with Lucy’s grandmother and promised her that he would look after Lucy and protect her, a vow that he takes very seriously. Young neighbor Marcus has a secret of his own that Lucy soon discovers. Lucy also finds herself quite attracted to Young Dylan, a boy she meets at her new high school. At first, Lucy thinks that Dylan is a jerk and wants nothing to do with him. As she gets to know him better, she sees another side of him that he keeps hidden from everyone. Suddenly she’s thrust into a love triangle as well as everything else that she is currently dealing with.
When Lucy discovers that her grandma’s beloved Raven is missing, she is determined to find it and save it at all costs. Lucy has always had a special connection with the beloved family pet. She finds herself teaming up with her neighbor, Marcus, and the two of them set off to save The Raven. Lucy’s life and everything she has ever known is forever changed as she is now thrust into a battle between good and evil.
The one thing that really drew me into this book was how strong the lead character Lucy is. Young Lucy has always had to be strong but now she really has to dig down and discover her true strengths. Lucy is one tough young lady who manages to persevere and overcome any challenge that comes her way. She will do anything to protect those that she loves. Lucy’s protective and loving nature combined with her strength is quite admirable.
I found this book had many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. From the very first page that just kind of leaves you in shock I was hooked. I immediately fell in love with the characters. I admired Lucy’s strength. The love triangle sucked me in, but I immediately became conflicted as to who would be the better choice for lucy, the brooding neighbor Marcus, or the high school friend Dylan. I love the supernatural aspect and the demons, gargoyles, and witches.
I found this book impossible to put down. As soon as I was able to, I moved on to book two in The Girl and The Raven series, entitled The Girl and The Gargoyle. I highly recommend this book and the others in The Girl and The Raven series by Pauline Gruber.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2021-10-21 09:10:592021-10-22 07:44:49The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This one legit has to be my favorite so far. I have fallen head over heels for this entire series. They have you on the edge of your seat and just gasping for more. Nick and Allie by far have become my favorites. Nick is the protector in every sense while Allie just wants to protect herself. You have romance and suspense all combined with action and drama. It is a whirlwind. These stories can all be stand alone but do yourself a favor and read ALL of them! Previous characters make appearances and it just adds to the story. I can not recommend this more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-10-21 09:09:022021-10-22 07:43:41Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by lydia pelton
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