Murder Creek (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen is a great mystery. First off, I thought it was interesting that Eve Sawyer relies one her extra senses, the ones she doesn’t share with others, to help her solve things. Murder Creek got its name because of a gruesome murder of some young men in the 1800’s. Eve feels something strange when she goes over the bridge crossing Murder Creek. This leads her to start researching the disappearance 20 years ago of Lacey Walken, a beautiful teenager who disappeared without a trace. The story had a twist I didn’t expect but throughly enjoyed.
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 Melano2021-02-06 21:05:222021-02-06 22:18:36Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer mystery series Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Betsy Melano
Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) By Jae Dawson
This book was sweet and romantic. I liked Rose and her quirky romantic ways. She owns a flower shop and let’s love speak with her flowers. Rose’s family is fun, supportive and quirky just like her and I loved reading about them. Liam decides to take a much needed vacation and heads back to his hometown. He had no idea how hard it was going to be when all the feelings came back from 20 years ago. Rose and Liam grew up together and were hoping to become more than friends when he was forced to move away and he never looked back. This book is full of forgiveness, romance, second chances, and cute moments. This was a good read.
Heartbeats and Roses (book two in the Hartwood Holiday Romance series) by Jae Dawson was a really good read! I think Dawson has some of the prettiest covers, and I absolutely fell in love with this one. If you like contemporary romance with a happy ending, this book is for you. While this is the second in the series, it can be read as a standalone novel. This was the perfect sweet read for Valentine’s day. And honestly I learned a lot more about flowers from this book. I had no idea flowers had so many meanings! I loved this (to me anyway) second chance romance and I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.
This is my first read by Jae Dawson and I found her simple and modern writing style easy to follow. This is a fun, light romance novel perfect for getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day. My favorite part of the book was Rose McDaniels, the florist main protagonist. She had an enjoyably earnest and old-fashioned personality. If you’re looking for a sweet, whimsical, second-chance romance, then you’ll enjoy Heartbeats and Roses.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Wolbeckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Wolbeck2021-02-06 18:36:412021-02-06 22:16:12Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck
I have read a few books from this author but she continues to blow my mind. I love a good military romance but this author always exceeds my expectations. This is the first book to a new series called Deadly Isles Special Ops. These characters drew me into their story right away. I could not put this book down until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Riley Evans is going to grad school for photography and she is in love. She is so excited to graduate but when the stress starts to hit she finds herself breaking up the guy she thought was her one. Riley is in shock when a gorgeous guy walks in the coffee shop she works at. She can’t take her eyes off of him. Riley is also dealing with her ex being a stalker. When she meets Xander she feels something she has never felt before. They start to get to know each other and they can’t resist anymore. They are so busy with their relationship they don’t realize that danger is waiting to strike. Will Riley and Xander see their danger or will it be too late?
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 Bass2021-02-06 17:45:162021-02-06 22:15:28Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Bass
Bound by Secrets is the second book in Amy McKinley’s Deadly Isles Special Ops book series and if you’re going to read any book series, make it one of this author’s. I started Bound By Secrets immediately after book one (Twisted Secrets) and of course I wasn’t disappointed. The storyline focuses on two different main characters but if you read the previous book, some you are no stranger to. Amy McKinley is excellent at giving you dream worthy military (or ex military men) and every storyline has an element of suspense which I will never turn down. I think my favorite thing about this book, or even the author’s writing in general, is that she always hits me emotionally when I wasn’t expecting to be. Both Kayla and Jaxon are enjoyable characters and I really enjoyed watching the growth throughout the book. If you’re looking for a romance with intrigue, suspense, a strong storyline and lovable characters, I definitely recommend this 5 star read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2021-02-06 17:23:252021-02-06 22:12:43Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Felicia Bates
Askew Ever After: A Limited Edition Romance Collection has a wide variety of novellas written in different troupes. This review is for Paper Love by Aubrey Wynne.
Paper Love is a “do I risk heart again for love” romance. The way Ben used origami to woo Joss was pretty original. Ben and Joss’s story is something I normally wouldn’t read (being a little too sweet) but I enjoyed this change. Aubrey’s writing was great and easy to love these characters. I would read another book by this author in the future.
Murder at Lolly Beach is a delicious beach read that will leave you wanting more. This book is purported to be a standalone, despite this being the second book in the series, but I still worried that I would miss out on plot or details without having read the first one. I needn’t have been concerned… I dove right into this murder mystery and its characters. Eve is a great protagonist – smart, empathetic, and relatable. Her journey to uncover the murderer was crafted with fun, intrigue and heart. The descriptions of characters and plot are so lush that I could taste the lemonade and smell the beach air. I started this book and read it straight through to the end in one sitting! If you enjoy whodunnit mysteries and fun, accessible writing, this book might be for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-02-06 17:05:162021-02-06 22:12:12Murder at Lolly Beach (Eve Sawyer mystery series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Erica Shoebridge
Pulkinen has done it again dragged m e into another world age created. Allison Gray has seen dead people for as long as she can remember. Logan Mitchell is an empath who is struggling with his powers. He’s bought a new house and is feeling the presence of another and he can’t control this its affecting his life. Allison drawn to Logan but why can she help him in his predomicamet.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-02-06 16:39:182021-02-06 22:10:33Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Piper Foster
Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie. This is such a short story but held so much information. Its the story of an unnamed main character who is living thru the aftermath of a zombie virus outbreak. Kind of right for the times huh. Anyway this character has a strong desire for human contact just as we all do and it never ends well. Its reflective of our dating days and I’m so glad to no longer be involved in that mess. Our main character is strong willed and very private which helps her survive day in day out. The story is not so much scary as it is creepy but it will keep you turning the few pages as quick as you can. Do yourself a favor and read the short story Hungry Business. You won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-02-06 16:02:542021-02-06 16:02:54Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Tausha Treadway
This epic Sci-fi read is eerily possible. Havall 16 is a fast paced book that keeps you wanting more until the end! Racing against time with Tommy and the others will keep you turning the pages until late into the night. What would you be willing to do to prevent something terrible in the future? You truly do not know until faced with that decision. I cannot wait to read more from A.J. Ullman. This is an absolute must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2021-02-06 15:46:422021-02-06 15:46:42Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Carla Clemmons
Bound By Secrets by Amy McKinley is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series. This book is just pure brilliance from a consistently amazing author. It is such an intriguing story, full of twists and turns that you just don’t see coming. What I didn’t expect was just how emotional this book is. There were high and lows and definitely a few tears along the way. I enjoyed learning about the history between the 2 characters and how it all shaped their journey. For me it was this that really gave them that connection. This book is such an amazing book I cannot stress enough how you should read it. Every book by this author is incredible and you won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-02-06 15:07:002021-02-06 15:07:00Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker
This is a love story like no other. Romance with a pay day?
Fiona just can’t be without a date on New Years as well as other events she has planned. So she puts together a plan to get a boyfriend. It will cost her more than she thought. Not just monetary? Fiona has more money than she knows what to do with. Here is your twist! Money can buy you most things but will she be happy? Chris on the other hand is just a plain good hearted man. He lives with his Mom, to help her out. He also has a home he would like to upgrade. When Fiona offers him a large amount of money to be her boyfriend, he plays along. AL is going well, until…..
No Spoilers here. You will need to read this one to believe it.
K.G. Fletcher has brought a new light to her Reining Hearts series. Once you start this story, you won’t be able to put it down. The characters are Fiona and Chris, they are the perfect couple, even if they don’t know it. Well for the richer, and the poorer. They bring a new twist to buying your love. I enjoyed this contemporary romance. K.G.Fletcher! Well Done! I have to include the narrator of this story. Kelly Gabriella Fletcher as she really brought this story to life. I felt like I was watching as this story played out. Well done to both of you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2021-02-06 13:44:462021-02-06 13:44:46A Sun So Bright (Reigning Hearts Book 3) AUDIO BOOK by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Cindy Mayberry
Murder At Lolly Beach An Eve Sawyer Mystery By Jane Suen ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This is the book you want when unwinding at night. Ok. Yes it is a mystery with crimes to be solved. So dive on into this full length Cozy Mystery. While this could be a standalone I recommend reading book 1 first. Some things in book 1 will be needed.
Eve Sawyer is a young detective in college. As the semester comes to a close, she is ready for a no work, sunny beach vacation. Traveling to her friend Cassie’s beach house in lovely South Carolina and staying at Lolly Beach. Her friend Cassie has the whole vacation planned out starting the morning off with a trip to breakfast. As Eve and Cassie set out for their breakfast. They soon discover it is put on hold as Chef Blake Conway had been attacked while in his food truck. Murders to solve and people to see. No spoilers
Jane Suen is becoming one of my must read writers. I look forward to her next mystery. You can’t help but fall in love with her characters. Eve is strong and nosy. Cassie is al2ays at her side offering support. As Eve goes detective and helps others out. Eve seeks a new adventure. This story proves just that. Take the ride on this suspenseful Rollercoaster. Because your about to be drawn in. Well Done Jane Suen! Well Done!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2021-02-06 13:44:212021-02-06 13:44:21Murder At Lolly Beach (Eve Sawyer Mystery Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Cindy Mayberry
This is a second chance romance based in a small town which rivals Hallmark as a haven for the holidays and Valentines is no exception. Rose McDaniels is a florist with a wild and romantic imagination who organises a secret valentine event every year where she takes orders for special valentines and creates a special message with flowers for the recipient to find at a Candlelight Ball on Valentines night and who owns a cat called Sophie. Liam Bradley is a cardiac surgeon having a string of bad luck, he is being investigated over the death of a patient, his relationship is just going through the motions and his girlfriend is not happy that he isn’t going on holiday with her and instead for some unknown reason, has decided to take up the offer of an old school friend to stay in his AirBNB for a couple of weeks in the hometown which he left twenty years ago without looking back.
Rose is in her shop preparing for an upcoming wedding she has in a couple of days when her landlord comes in to ask her to give a key to the person who is coming to stay in the AirBNB that afternoon, Rose agrees amid her deliveries coming in. Unbeknownst to either Liam or Rose, they are about to meet again when it turns out that he is the one who she has to hand the key over to and she is still affected by him the same way she was at sixteen, but she is torn as he doesn’t seem to be the same person, he is all lines and edges now and cold at the same time.
As Liam settles into the apartment, he agrees to see his friend at eight and then heads out to walk his dog Hunter before the snow really started to fall, he was also reminiscing about the town and how much had and hadn’t changed since he had been here last, then his thoughts turned to Rose and how she hadn’t changed much either and how he regretted how he had left things the last time he had seen her and as he and his friend talk about old times and his family drama over a beer, the subject of Rose comes up again, as does the fact she is still single.The next morning, Rose is busy and has another delivery of some more flowers, but as she is sorting it all out, that is until Liam is woken up and challenges Rose about the time and why she organises them this early and it is at that moment that Hunter decides to get out of the apartment, into the shop and chase Sophie around while destroying the floral arrangements and breaking the glassware inside. As Liam takes Hunter back upstairs and Rose is panicking about the damage and how she doesn’t have time to think, never mind clean up the mess, but when Liam comes back down to help she demands that he leaves and as she is about to go towards him, she slips on the leaf slime covering the floor and land on her wrists and hits her head, there is an audible crack, followed by immense pain and Liam insists on locking up and taking her to the hospital. Unfortunately, it is the same hospital where his dad works and they bump into each other there, the reception is as cold as the weather outside, but as he takes Rose inside to fix her arm, Liam calls her family in to help.
This is a complete disaster for Rose, what with the wedding and Valentines coming up in less that two weeks and with her two assistants unable to help out, she call on them all to help her, Liam included and this is where they start to reconnect, but will they both come to the realisation of what they have, or will Rose be left heartbroken again? Can she muster up the courage to go through with the Valentines events knowing that romance is dead and that she can’t do the things she loves most with her broken wrist? The only way to find out is to read along and find out in the romance filled to the brim with hearts, flowers and love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-02-06 13:43:502021-02-06 13:43:50Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur
This is a fun young adult story, that offers a positive story line to help boost confidence for readers no matter what the age. I highly recommend this book. It is worth the time, as it offers a little for everyone. The interaction between the ghosts and people work charmingly in this book.
Crave An Instant Attraction Romantic Comedy Clark family series By Evelyn Sola
This is a story of two people that have been hurt in the past and have a hard time trusting their feelings. The thing I like about this book is the humor. It is not often that a love story makes us laugh. It felt good. I recommend this book. In our current times laughter is always welcome.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberly Griffithshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly Griffiths2021-02-06 13:42:332021-02-06 13:42:33Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Kimberly Griffiths
This is the 3rd book in the Freshwater Series and I enjoyed this just as much as the first 2. The characters are likeable and you really feel a connection to them. It is nice to have a strong female lead character as well as a powerful successful male character.
Em has almost graduated with her PhD. With her goals focused on starting her new career and being successful she doesn’t have time for love or romance. However her father wants her to settle down so he keeps trying to set her up. Add to this her father’s job and how it conflicts with what Em believes in and this makes their relationship strained. So when he try to set her up again she is less than impressed. Until she meets Joel Scott.
Joel is a successful business man. Like Em his focus is his work so when his prespective employer thinks he will like his daughter he goes along with the set up to win over his favour.
What he finds is that Em is nothing like he expected and he is drawn to the strong independent woman that she is.
Can love bloom when neither of them want it? Can Joel prove to Em that he’s interested in her and not just to win favour with her dad? Can they find room in their lives to focus on something other than their careers?
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 Carr2021-02-06 13:42:132021-02-06 13:42:13Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Carr
This is a small town romance with some characters with big personalities, Cade Owens is the frontman to a very popular rock band and Belladonna (or Bella) Pagano is a high school arts teacher and when they run into each other in the woods, even though they are there for completely different reasons, Bella to do a ritual to find love with her mum and Cade to drunkenly escape from his current situation, but it leads to more than they both were bargaining for when Bella tries to stop Cade from driving home drunk and he crashes into a lampost and ends up in jail overnight instead.
When his lawyer comes to speak to him the next day, he is ready to just brush the whole thing under the carpet with just a fine, but Cade decides to take his punishment and complete the hours community service and pay the fine for repairing what he damaged, he feels like it will do him more good, but starts to regret it when he realises that the community service will be with Bella at the school. Meanwhile Bella is struggling to get the students’ enthusiasm up for that year’s musical, Little Shop of Horrors, especially when she knows it is the only thing standing in the way of the department losing all of its finding for the next year, to only be told that not only is she getting a student who is serving community service, but Cade Owens as well!
Now Cade has agreed to this community service he has to break the news to his manager and bandmates, but some are more accepting than others and he is trying to ignore the messages, phone calls and demands for new songs as much as he can, but between juggling that, being at the school twice a week and looking after his grandpa, he is wearing thin, but thanks to a kind neighbour, he is just about able to cope. So he starts to spend his tuesdays and thursdays at the school with the students and Bella, the atmosphere is purely professional around them and the kids who are thoroughly in awe that THE Cade Owens is helping out at their school, but Bella allows them to do the whole fan thing for a bit, then gets down to work with the student on community service in the AV and lights setups while everyone else works on their parts and on the set.
Will this unlikely duo be able to pull off the perfect musical and wow the school board, or will the life of a rockstar get in the way? Will they be able to keep their relationship purely professional, or will the love ritual bear fruit and lead to something more? This is a tale of romance, music and life changing decisions, but how it all ends is something you will have to read to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-02-06 13:41:462021-02-06 13:41:46Moonlight And Belladonna A Hartwood Holiday Romance: Halloween (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur
Tells the story of Sandra, a nurse who spends her weekends helping out at her mother’s bakery. One weekend, she is delivering a cake to a client’s party and meets Jacob Clark. The attraction is instant.
If you enjoy books like Fifty Shade of Gray, you probably will enjoy this book. Sola writes a very steamy story, that addresses class differences, race, and the pain of being betrayed by the ones closest to you.
I think writing a book is a huge accomplishment and I can see why others might like this one, I don’t think this book was for me. The romanticization of an abusive relationship is a theme I have never really been able to get behind.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bailey Stileshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBailey Stiles2021-02-06 09:20:282021-02-06 22:09:49Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Bailey Stiles
At Once by Mindy McKinley a tasty four-star read. This is number two in the Adams Brothers series and I have enjoyed them in order. Gabi made this story for me, there was just something about her I could have read another hundred pages. Mason brought something to the story, he had a way of getting Gabi to come across and unfurl herself and become the person she was supposed to. I know I for one cannot wait for the next instalment in this story. As it appears to me this author is just getting better and better with each story they write.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:55:092021-02-06 08:55:09At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton
Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson was a cute small town romance read. I love Rose and her family. So much love and care. Liam was the ice to her sun and it felt like a true opposites attract. I loved the plot and pacing felt comfortable. I enjoyed the reveals and development by the end of the story.
At Last by Mindy McKinley a fantastic four-star read. This is number one in the Adams brother’s series and it was so close to being a five-star read. I honestly don’t know how I missed this author, as I swear, I had picked it up previously, but I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next story, there is just something about the writing. Who knew teachers could be so hot and interesting!! I liked how the story unfolded and revealed itself, there were a couple of things I didn’t think flowed as well, but overall it’s a great story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:48:132021-02-06 08:48:13At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton
Moonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson a fab four-star read. I read these out of order, but it didn’t make a difference to me, I enjoyed this one more as I knew the characters better. This one had more of a fun that the other story I read, and I engaged with the characters more, but it still missed something. I found some great characters in this story, some that will bring a special warmth to the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:47:102021-02-06 08:47:10Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton
Book 1-6 I’ve really enjoyed this series. Zariya is half Nagu, half human. She is devastated at the death of her father and puts her life on hold to find answers, leading her to a secret agency. Together with Phoenix Team, she helps uncover and eliminate supe underworld operations. Each book deals with its own operation, but they do follow on from each. The world building was really well explained and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the interactions between the team as they deal with the supe criminals, much to the annoyance of their team leader. I loved the writing style, the story is concise, well written and not dragged out. There’s nothing worse than having scenes go on for far longer than they need to. This style really helped me stay hooked on the storyline, wanting to jump into the next book straight away. This series is full of action, humour, banter, suspense and a whole lot of twists and turns.
Phoenix Team One: Selected This is an amazing start to the series. I was hooked from the first page, and I really enjoyed the world building which is a human world that knows about different supe species. Zariya is devastated after the death of her father and refuses to believe is was an accident. Her curiosity leads her to Veil Force, a secret supe special forces agency. Zariya is strong, stubborn, highly trained by her father and also refuses to give up. The other characters are so far really interesting and I can’t wait to find out more about them. The world building was explained really well.
Phoenix Team Two: Protected Book 2 continues where book 1 left off. Zariya has now joined the Phoenix team and is being sent on her first mission. Konstantin is now her boss, and she is still fighting her attraction to him, and she still hasn’t told him about her fathers help. This book is full of action as the team takes on missions and learn to work together. Zariya is slowly building bridges with her best friends and making new friends with her team, although she lacks patience and is potentially putting her team at risk with her actions, it all adds to the action and suspense of the story. There is a cliffhanger at the end.
Phoenix Team Three: Captured Book 3 continues the series and is another action packed story. Konstantin and Daevin have followed Zariya through the portal and have stumbled into an enemy base. Things don’t quite go to plan and a rescue mission is required. I really enjoy the writing of the world building in this series, it’s not too complicated to understand but it still pulls me into the story. The banter and friendships in the group bring some humour into the story and also helps understand the teams personalities better. The twist at the end was partly unexpected and I can’t wait to see what the Phoenix Team do with the information.
Phoenix Team Four:Trafficked This was another great book in the series. Another day, another mission for Phoenix Team. This time they are trying to take down a supe trafficking location, with Zariya going in undercover. I really enjoy the concise style of writing for fight scenes, nothing is dragged out, its dealt with so the story can move on. There are a few twists in this book, the agency mole is finally revealed and also someone from Konstantin’s past makes an appearance to throw a spanner in the works.
Phoenix Team Five: Revealed Continuing on from book 4, the team follow Konstantin to the supe underworld (DRC) and to his master. What they find is a lawless society held together with strict punishments. Just when the team think they’ve found the answers, more are revealed. Again this book is full of action, great characters and a continuing storyline that just keeps adding twists and keeps you in suspense. If you enjoyed the previous books, you will enjoy this one too.
Phoenix Team Six: Betrayed Book 6 starts to bring all the previous missions and intelligence together, leading to a stand off as each side stands their ground. The mole is finally revealed to the other teams and Rex returns to the home he abandoned in order to try and help his team. Again, this book is full of action, but also shows how far the team has bonded. They pull in every resource they can in order to expose the Leviathan network. I loved the ending and the epilogue, it was perfect for the Phoenix Team series. There is a great introduction to the next series for Drago Team.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mrs Rhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMrs R2021-02-06 08:46:462021-02-06 08:46:46Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana – Review By Mrs R
Heartbeats and Roses by Jae Dawson a flirty four-star read. This is such a sweet read, it may give you toothache, I think I enjoyed this as it was a rekindling and that always warms me up. The familiarity between the characters was a little too much as they just seemed to be too insular and it made it difficult to imagine you are there with them, and that is how I usually read and get into a story. Overall, it was good, and I do plan on reading more from this author to see if the more I get to know the style the more I will enjoy it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-02-06 08:46:222021-02-06 08:46:22Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sara Oxton
This is an author I have enjoyed through every one of her books. This one is no different. This is a well written story that pulls you in right from the start. The characters made the story fun to read as well as entertaining. They are connectable and engaging. I enjoyed this paranormal story about Allison and Logan. She is a medium who because of her past is afraid of spirits. He has a ghost that is haunting and driving him crazy. Just when he is about to give up hope, he meets her and she just may be the answer to his prayers. I enjoyed their characters and what they bring to the story. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. They truly just made the story for me. 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 Wagner2021-02-06 08:45:582021-02-06 08:45:58Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This is a new author for me, I enjoyed my first book and I look forward to reading more from him. This is a suspenseful story that is well developed that has characters that bring the story to life. The characters made the story enjoyable to read and they are connectable. This is a fast paced story that is engaging. There is a serial killer on the loose killing women who all look the same. The killer has an agenda but so does the investigator Cade. As the story becomes a cat and mouse game, I highly recommend reading to find out who is the cat and who is the mouse. This is a great story that has twists and turns you don’t want to miss. Don’t miss out on this book, it was worth the pick up.
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 Wagner2021-02-06 08:45:372021-02-06 08:45:37Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I enjoyed this romance suspense story. This is a well rounded story written by a great author. I enjoy her attention to details that made the story feel realistic. The characters are both connectable and engaging. This is a fast paced story that has twists and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat. This is Kayla and Jaxson’s story. She is running from an abusive relationship. Not wanting to put her family in danger she runs to the one person she can think of, her brother’s best friend. Jaxon made a promise to his best friend but this time around he won’t be able to keep that promise. What will happen when the past comes to the present in more than one way? What will fate have in store for them? They are great characters that made the story easy to read and fun. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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 Wagner2021-02-06 08:45:182021-02-06 08:45:18Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This is Zariya Chanji’s story, she is a woman who is half human and half naga, a supernatural snake warrior and she has just lost her father Vizol, the official reports say that it was an accident, but in her bones, Zariya is sure that there is something more to it and decides to be reckless and find out for herself what exactly happened. The book starts with her seducing a man who works for the MASC, or the Ministry Alliance of Supernatural Creatures and making an illegal copy of his ID card so that she can break into the building, however, things go a bit wrong and she ends up going to hospital with him, but in the rush, she leaves her purse behind in the ambulance and has to call in her best friend for a rescue and when she starts to act suspiciously, Zariya decides to follow her and see what is going on, but what she discovers is that her father has been leading a double life and that he actually works for an initiative within MASC too, but when she comes across the opportunity to find out more, she becomes embroiled within the secrets herself and lands a place on the Phoenix Team.
This is where things get really interesting as this box set follows Zariya and her teammates as they investigate Vizol’s death, as well as other missions, each book focuses on one member of the team and keys you into their past, present and possibly future. All the while, Zariya is trying to fit in and get to know her place within the team with little help from those around her, as she feels betrayed by them because they were all keeping secrets from her. As she pushes people away, all she really wants is the truth to be revealed in more ways than one, but the secrets which bury deeper into the Phoenix Team and MASC as a whole than anyone realised, including past mistakes and future consequences, but will the team and Zariya be able to live long enough to uncover them all?
This is a fantasy adventure with twists, turns and non-stop action which pulls you in and makes you want to read more, but will Zariya be able to fully integrate on the team, or will her differences of opinion, fear of further betrayal and the walls around her heart stop her?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-02-06 08:44:322021-02-06 08:44:46Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur
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