This is a cute Christmas story which I had never heard before but I found it enjoyable. It is perfect to read to children as it contains aspects children love such as trolls but also shares the message that Christmas is just about taking but that by giving we can also be happy.
There are 13 Yule Lads who’s mother is the evil troll. Every year they go into villages to cause trouble and take naughty children back to their mother to be made into stew.
However this year, instead of just causing trouble the Yule Lads start leaving little gifts for the children and they realise how amazing it is to see someone happy through their actions.
I almost gave this short story 4 stars but after thinking about it, the only reason I would have done that was because just as I was settled in and wanting to read more, the book ended. Well, I knew it was a short story going in and I normally love that but in this case I wasn’t as fond of it because I was completely enjoying every word and how this author wrote every word, which led me to the 5 stars. This is my first book by this author and if this one is anything to go by then I will be reading many many more.
Really hard to sum up this book without giving anything away, but I can say I felt every emotion I was supposed to feel while reading Kinsley’s story. There were tears during one part and it was so awesome. It was a great Christmas read and really felt like I was lost when it was done. I was imagining so many things for her and Brysen, but will take what I was given and use my imagination on the rest.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2020-12-09 08:31:172020-12-09 08:31:17All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Debi Kircher
Wow. Just wow. I couldn’t turn away as I flew through this emotionally charged book. It was deep, sad, dark, mesmerizing. It was haunting and incredibly real. The author has a real gift. This was an incredible book and one that even with all of the emotion I would recommend.
I love Biglow and Zenk’s collaborations to date and this latest did not disappoint. I was immediately captivated with the book opening and stayed glued to the pages to find out what would happen next. Just a very enjoyable book – I certainly hope to read more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-12-09 08:24:152020-12-09 08:24:15HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Heather Lovelace
I really enjoy Nolan’s storytelling and the characters in this series. Jake is a very strong lead and there is quite a bit that unfolds in this book. Tons of detail that helps you definitely plug into the exact place the author wants to transport you to. I really hope to read more of Jake and his adventures and see how Nolan continues shaping the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-12-09 08:21:532020-12-09 08:21:53Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 1) by Mark Nolan – Review by Heather Lovelace
Not sure how this is my first book by this author. I just know that after reading this one I will be digging into everything else available. Her writing style hit me in the best way and I loved every single thing about this book, even the parts I hated because they were written so that I felt the emotions and the feelings coming straight off the pages.
I know this was a book written by an author that did a lot of research and spoke to a lot of survivors and reading it was not easy in many parts but… it absolutely brought awareness to me anyway that this does happen, maybe not in the exact way this storyline played out but the fear, the feeling trapped, the emotional breakdown of a person’s everything happens and I can not even imagine.
Just focusing now on this story, Gia has become my hero, I never thought in a million years that this book would end the way it did. I loved Derek but for some reason he did not play the part in this story like I thought he would and I’m so very impressed with how this author handled both of these characters. I was reminded of a movie while reading this and then the last part of the book hit and another movie came into play. I would love to see this one on TV, taking both of the movies I was reminded of and putting them together into one would be amazing. This book held a unique storyline that I’ve never read before and I’m completely impressed with the entire experience, even the parts I wanted to just block out.
There is definitely a need for the trigger warnings as I’m sure this will affect many, but I’m so so happy I chose to read this book and can not wait to read more from this author.
The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus
5 Stars
This is not my first book by this author but I do think it might be one of my favorites. I could not put it down once I started and in some places had to slow down so I did not finish so fast. The suspense was off the charts and the way this author weaved things around had me all kinds of messed up.
I felt like I truly understood where Eleanor was in this story, all the way through. Her character was written beautifully and I felt the emotions that were written. Another story where the characters were portrayed enough to let you connect with them and Sonya Jesus has that mastered. I also loved this storyline and it was given to me by multiple POVs. This used to not be a favorite of mine but has really grown on me and getting the different perspectives gives me the whole story and I love that.
This book had me asking myself all kinds of questions of what I believe is right and wrong, quite a fine line when you get into this story. I am so happy with how this book ended. I was really worried there for a bit and love that this is book 1 of a new series that I can not wait to read more of.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2020-12-09 07:43:422020-12-09 07:43:42The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Debi Kircher
I give Hunted by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk, 4 stars.
I really enjoy how the authors put their own spin on this vampire romance. Introducing the role playing game to me was ingenious. It made for an interesting and new base of a story. But this is not all this book has to offer. The characters in the story are what really makes this book so good. It’s not only the main characters, either. There are so many secondary characters that were quite interesting as well. I hope to see more of them in books to come too. But let us not forget Edith and Darren. They both have their own issues and misconceptions they have to try to overcome. The struggle and how they deal with them really make this book shine.
If you are a fan on interesting vampire romance, this book is for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2020-12-08 21:51:562020-12-08 22:31:19HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Erin Wolf
The Sound Of Silence is part of the Leave Me Breathless World by Dakota Willink. This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author, but definitely not the last. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page. I couldn’t stop listening. The issues of abuse were brought to the forefront and I believe that Ms. Willink did a great job bringing these issues to light. It is frightening to think how many people are affected by abuse.
Gianna is such a strong woman and was brave enough to escape the heartache that her marriage became. Derek is strong, stoic and patient. He also had the strength to give Gia the time and tools what she needed to protect herself. He is a really good man. And then we have Ethan, he is a psychopath who showed his true colors in the end. This is an intense book that has warnings for triggers, but my hope is that anyone who reads this book would get something out of it, be it courage to leave an abusive situation or compassion for those in that situation.
Sean Crisden, Sarah Puckett and Connor Crais did a wonderful job with the narration of this book. I have listened to books by Sarah in the past and she is always excellent. She brought Gia to life. This is my first listen of both Sean and Connor, but I will be looking out for them in future audiobooks. They have really nice and sexy voices.
This book has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen in the end. I really look forward to read more books by Dakota Willink. Brilliant is my best description of this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2020-12-08 21:25:282020-12-08 22:30:45The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink AUDIO TOUR – Review by Sunday Barnaby
Lies That Bind A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6 By Valerie Davisson ☆☆☆☆☆ This is a full length novel, with a setting in crime. Welcome back Logan McKenna as she enters another case in this the 6th book in the series.
Logan McKenna has bought her fixer – upper home, with Ben. Set along the coast of Oregon. Things change when she finds out she has a half sister. Which she will be meeting for the first time. Olivia has always had both mom and dad, something Logan did not have. Logan also disagrees with running the family Depoe Bay Hotel. But her life of being a homicide investigation, is something you could say she finds interesting. Who, What and Where will this story lead you? Will Logan find the one out killing people? Read on my fellow readers.
Valerie Davisson has written this page turner. She keeps you involved and pulling for her characters. She will also touch on mental illness, shame, joy, trust and Love. You can’t help but pull for Logan to get this Crime solved. Hang on readers! Get out the blanket, chocolate, tissue and wine, you’re going to need them. Valerie Davisson keeps her readers reading. I am so happy to read this series, and they keep you coming back for more.Well done Valerie Davisson! 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 Mayberry2020-12-08 21:24:592020-12-08 22:30:15Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6)by Valerie Davisson – Review by Cindy Mayberry
This was a very emotional read. Going into this I was very naïve about eating disorders and this book definitely opened my eyes. The story and characters felt so real and connecting. This book focuses more on the male point of view and my heart was breaking for Wes as we followed his journey into this awful disorder. We also get a glimpse of how it affects the people closest to Wes. The author wrote an exceptional story and I cannot wait to read more from her. I know this story will stick with me for a long time. I highly recommend this book.
The Sound Of Silence is part of the Leave Me Breathless World by Dakota Willink. This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author, but definitely not the last. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page. I couldn’t stop listening. The issues of abuse were brought to the forefront and I believe that Ms. Willink did a great job bringing these issues to light. It is frightening to think how many people are affected by abuse. Gianna is such a strong woman and was brave enough to escape the heartache that her marriage became. Derek is strong, stoic and patient. He also had the strength to give Gia the time and tools what she needed to protect herself. He is a really good man. And then we have Ethan, he is a psychopath who showed his true colors in the end. This is an intense book that has warnings for triggers, but my hope is that anyone who reads this book would get something out of it, be it courage to leave an abusive situation or compassion for those in that situation.
This book has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen in the end. I really look forward to read more books by Dakota Willink. Brilliant is my best description of this story.
A very powerful emotional roller-coaster read about a very rare topic, eating disorder in men. The story runs in two timelines, present, and past. The past tells a story of a young Wes, who has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a wrestling champion. He meets a girl Caila, who wants to diet for her ballet dancing. He gets into this dieting habit with her and falls deeper and deeper to extreme diet. As his brother dies, he somehow lets this diet take control over his life. And as time progresses, in the present timeline, he is very sick and refuses to get out of it. It is a very intense book, and communicates a message that one is responsible for their own actions. If one gets into the trouble, it is one’s one responsibility to get out of it. A very unique tale, told beautifully. It is heart wrenching.
Talk about one twisted story! It’s a dark romance with suspense built right in. I love reading stories like this. They keep me on the edge of my seat. Rooting for the characters to overcome themselves and others to survive.
The storyline is fan-freaking-tastic! It’s up and down and had me looking for hope in her story. I ran through a gambit of emotions and near the end? I could feel and hope right along with the main character. I AM
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2020-12-08 19:15:392020-12-08 19:26:27The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Lisa Helmick
I really enjoyed this book. I found the story interesting and fun. The best part of the story was watching the love between Edith and Darren. They are two vastly different individuals that were on two divergent paths. It was a joy watching them find and discover each other and their love. The story itself had a lot of twists and turns which made for a very interesting read. I look forward to reading the next installment in this adventure by Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2020-12-08 18:48:562020-12-08 19:25:18HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Cindy Rushin
I love the supernatural genre, especially vampires, so I was quick to read this book and it did not disappoint! I was really intrigued by the concept of this book and the human, vampire relations and I could not put this book down. If you are looking for a quick paranormal read with an amazing storyline and great characters, this is the book for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rochelle Fergusonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRochelle Ferguson2020-12-08 16:30:462020-12-08 19:24:19HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Rochelle Ferguson
All I Want For Christmas: Military Romance Shirt Story by Vivian Fiano is a sweet holiday romance that will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit. It is a short, quick story that is great for just getting lost in for a few hours as you read about these characters and their highs and lows. This is a nice easy book to read and for me was a great introduction to this author. It has an easy flow to the writing style and, although short, it was well developed and had a great narrative flow about it. I thought the characters were easy to connect with and I found myself wanting them to get their happily ever after. This was an enjoyable story and a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.
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 Baker2020-12-08 15:43:522020-12-08 15:43:52All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Kerry Baker
Starvation by Molly Fennig is a book that will completely take over your senses and leave you reeling page after page after page. It is dark and emotional and feels so real it is genuinely frightening at times. Why? Because it speaks about subject that is so emotional and yet happens every day without people realising. The author delves into a world that is foreign to a lot of us and yet so true so many more. The fact that it is told from the POV of a teenage boy just creates a bigger impact and a more lasting impression. For me this book stayed with me long after I had finished reading it. I felt so connected to Wes and his journey. This book is so emotional and really pushes you as the readers to think beyond what you would normally see. This was a well written book that was crafted perfectly. I would highly recommend this book to absolutely everyone!
Hunted by Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk is the first book in the Hunted series and was an incredible read! I was drawn in from the first chapter and had trouble putting this book down. This isn’t your typical vampire book, and I really enjoyed reading some of the quirks of vampire abilities I’ve never read in a book before. This book was jam packed with action, suspense, and a little bit of romance, enough to make this book feel like a very quick read. All of the characters were very enjoyable to read, especially Darren and his character development throughout the story. This was a great read and I can’t wait to read the next installment of the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2020-12-08 15:23:072020-12-08 15:23:07HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Rachel Moss
First, We Kill All the Lawyers (Donovan Trait Series) by Seelie Kay. This is not my first book by this author but it has become one of my very favorite. Its the story of vampire/attorney Donovan Trait who is an amazing attorney. There isn’t a judge, jury, defendant or another attorney he can’t sweet talk. A charmer and handsome to boot he has life by the tails and is living his best life. He has a beautiful lady he’s in love with who is human and doesn’t know his secret of being a vampire. When someone starts to try and kill all the lawyers Donovan isn’t worried because he can’t die! The only problem is his girlfriend is human and she’s on the hit list. Can Donovan save her as well as keep his secret protected? Trying to keep the human world and the vampire world happy is beginning to overlap and Donovan doesn’t know how much longer he can keep it all in control! Read Kill all the Lawyers to find out if Donovan will succeed in not only surviving but winning!
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 Treadway2020-12-08 15:22:372020-12-08 15:22:37First, We Kill All the Lawyers (Donovan Trait Series) by Seelie Kay – Review by Tausha Treadway
Have you ever wished you could erase your memory of reading a book or set of books so you could read them again for the first time and get hit with all those feels for the first time? Well, that’s how I feel about the books in the Secure Boxed Set by R.L. Dunn. Bafore reading the books in this box set I had never read any of R.L. Dunn’s work but these books have made me completely fall in love with her writing. The Secure Boxed Set contains the 3 full length novels that are: Secure Desire – Ian and Cassie’s story Secure Again – Martin and Elizabeth (Beth)’s story Secure Heart – Julian and Holly’s story.
All three of these books completely gripped me from the very beginning, took me on the most amazing roller coaster journey before spitting me out at the very end wondering what the hell I’d just gone through.
If I had to pick a favourite, which is a very, very difficult job as I absolutely adores all three books and all 3 couples, I’d have to pick Secure Heart for one main reason. That reason being that adorable little girl Sadie who totally stole my heart (and Julian’s). Holly’s sick little girl had me in tears so many times. Yeah, I‘d better add a tissues needed warning for this particular book. This little girls outlook on life (and her own possible death) will totally tear at your heartstrings.
In addition to being romance novels, these books are so much more. The danger, intrigue, drama and action with have you totally gripped and not wanting to put these books down.
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 Taylor2020-12-08 14:05:372020-12-08 14:05:37Secure Boxed Set: Chase Security Series Books 1-3 by R.L. Dunn – Review by Karyn Taylor
I really enjoyed this story. It is a vampire romance which I always enjoy. The book drags you in and grips you from the beginning. The author’s does a great job writing the characters so you can’t help but feel the emotion they are going through.
Edith is a vampire. After her fiance dies in the war she is turned into a vampire and for 100 years she has lived with her “daughters” Hope and Angel.
Every year they hold a convention. Its seen as a role play weekend where people can see what the life of a vampire is like and if they want to they can also be turned.
However this time is different. Two of the people on the weekend are Hunters.
Darren and his younger brother Dan are trained as Hunters and its their job to rid the earth of vampires. When Dan goes missing Darren follows him and finds him at Edith’s weekend convention.
Things aren’t what they seem though and Darren and Edith need to work together to figure things out. The closer they work, the closer they become. Can a relationship between them ever work? Can Darren forget being a hunter to save Edith and her family? And what or who is working against them.
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 Carr2020-12-08 11:55:162020-12-08 11:55:16HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Kerry Carr
In this book (2) Sloane Friday continues her efforts to stop the spread of the drug phantom. Sloane accidently crosses paths with an urban explorer, Luke. They team up together and love sparks. Author India Kells continues to write a gripping story with the second book in this series. I highly recommend this book, I enjoyed it as much as the first.
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 Griffiths2020-12-08 11:50:542020-12-08 11:50:54Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Kimberly Griffiths
In this book Logan and Ben are starting a new part of their life together, and Logan is meeting her half-sister, lots of good things happening for her. Until she comes across a mystery to solve, who or what happened to Charlotte. Logan’s Half-sister helps her solve this. I have enjoyed reading this series and the characters growing and evolving throughout it. Author Valerie Davisson has done a really good job with these characters and developing storylines hold your attention from the first line to the last.
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 Griffiths2020-12-08 11:50:312020-12-08 11:50:31Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kimberly Griffiths
Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 By Roz Lee 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee. It is a story that had me hooked from the beginning. I love the characters of Rick Ingram and Brent Whitehall. The attraction/chemistry between them is undeniable. They find themselves roommates. What does the future hold for them? Will they take a chance on their feelings for each other? Read this book to find out. This story has some hot, steamy scenes that make the temperature in the room rise. It also had my emotions go up and down the entire time I was reading it. I grew to care about what happens to Rick and Brent with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. There are additional characters that interact with Rick and Brent who I enjoyed reading about. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining story that I didn’t want to put down until I had finished the final page. I highly recommend reading both this story and the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-12-08 11:49:122020-12-08 11:49:29Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee – Review by Laura Furuta
Eye of Death (Vampire State Book 3) By Alexander Charalambides 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Eye of Death (Vampire State Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides. It is a story that pulled me in from the very beginning and I was hooked. It is the next exciting book in a series that I have loved since the first story. The book has an intriguing plot and storyline as well as wonderful characters. This story finds Rowena getting a new romantic interest as well as a new situation that happens in Sanguinia that puts the city in chaos. What does the future hold for Rowena and those she calls friends and allies? Read this book to find out. This story has action and danger. It had me turning pages wondering what is going to happen next. There are twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I would suggest reading these books for you to fully understand the situations that occur in each story. Don’t miss out on an entertaining story that you won’t want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-12-08 11:47:422020-12-08 11:47:42Eye of Death (Vampire State Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Laura Furuta
Wow, wow, wow! This book was absolutely amazing. This is my first read by this author, and I can’t believe it’s taken so long to find her! While this is a dark romance read with elements that are emotional and hard! What this book brings is everything! This book has emotions that take you on a journey that is completely separate to the journey this storyline takes you on. This book has suspense that leaves you on the edge of your seat it has heartache and characters that you can’t help but love. The chemistry that Gianna and Derek create really bring this story to life, following these two characters and seeing their journey makes this book even more worthwhile. This story is captivating from the very beginning and this author deals with the hard issues wonderfully and with dignity. I highly recommend this read and can’t wait to read more from this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2020-12-08 11:46:352020-12-08 11:46:35The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Chantelle Smith
This is a tale of vampires and vampire hunters, two sets of people leading very different lives and each others lifelong enemies, but that is just most of the clans, however, the Heartsong Clan wants to change this perspective from one of violence to one of peace and coexistence, that is why they hold “Human vs Vampire” LARP reenactments so that humans can learn a bit about Vampire culture and then maybe chose to become one of them and this weekend is another of these events where humans and vampires mix together for a few days.
This book starts with Edith on her wedding day as she prepares to end her life, she has lost her love and sees nothing else to live for, she just wants to be with him, she is walking into the river with the stones in her pockets until someone calls to her from the bank, this person is Mr Heartsong, a vampire she knows from the VHA (Vampire Human Alliance) and he is trying to glamour her to convince her that Daniel would want her to continue to live and to be happy and also stop her from joining Daniel in death.
100 years to the day she turned, Edith is leading the LARP event with Hope and Angel her two daughters, they are just like any other family, apart from they are vampires and older than they look, as they man the booth where people sign up for the event, a young man, Caden comes to sit and chat with Parker, another vampire and the girls and it turns out he is there to help with the recruitment drive, Edith is initially reluctant to trust the young man, but decides to give him the benefit of the doubt when the girls say that they trust him with their lives, as does Parker. As the day goes on and more people sign up, they have their first “vampire” added to the list, Dan, he is friends with the girls and Caden and it seems that he wants to learn more about the vampire way of life.
Next we meet Darren who is Dan’s brother and only wants to chaperone him to the nerdy convention that his brother is interested in attending, but he feels uncomfortable as soon as he enters the building where he can’t tell the humans and the vampires apart and as a hunter, it is something that he hates. He realises that he has lost Dan in the crowds, but remembers that he spoke about going to meet some friends while there, but getting there that late in the day, Darren is a little worried about him and starts to stress out when he can no longer see him because of their history. Darren has intel that the Heartsong Clan are recruiting at the event and he prays that that isn’t why Dan is here, however, if he is, then it will be a great way to get some inside intel on the Clan while meeting his brothers friends.
This is where Edith and Darren come face to face and meet for the first time and although the insistent banging on her office door is giving her a migraine, she remains polite and as she opens the door, another wave of memories hit her. It is then that he asks to join in the LARP and reluctantly, Edith agrees and gives him a tour of where he will be staying for the weekend, as they do this, Edith explains the rules of the weekend and the game play, as well as what will happen and when. When they see a group with Dan in, Darren takes him to one side and they have an argument about why Dan is there and why he left Darren in the convention and neither of them is happy with the situation, but they both go to the dining room when the bell is sounded for the meal. It is later that night when Darren decides to go and check that Dan is alright that all hell breaks loose as the weekend takes a turn for the worse and this leads to Darrens worst fears, that Dan is in danger and he is realising that Edith is not like any other vampire he has ever met.
Will Dan and Darren be able to escape the convention, or will the vampires show their true natures? Will Edith be able to come to terms with the memories which are flooding back and be honest with herself and Darren and will he be able to be honest with her as they grow closer? The only way to find out is to read along and discover their revelations at the same time they do.
5 stars! Wow! What an excellent read, I was immediately sucked into this book. This book has definite trigger moments and I appreciate that the author makes note of that. The fact that Gianna is strong enough to say enough is enough and gets out of the hell she is living in is so beautiful to me. I felt so disgusted at the fact that Ethan, a cop, planned to meet Gianna and to be with her no matter what. The way he treats her is unacceptable and had me wanting to get into this book somehow. I appreciate how Derek took his time with Gianna, and made sure she was comfortable in everything and with everything. This book was truly remarkable in the way the story was told, the characters are developed and the detailing is laid out. I hope this book reaches other women in similar situations and gives them the strength and courage to finally say they have had enough.
Stuck at a Terminal on Christmas Eve what can else can go south right. Penople and Artemis are about to find out after bumping into each other. Of all people why does it have to be him? The Warren’s high class family who like to be known. Artemis and Penople have a past the list chance meeting rekindle that past. The secret so careful hidden is now out how can one trip be so life altering. PENELOPE and Artemis struggle to both adjust to this hidden secrets now been out in the open. It changes so much for both of these individuals. Why had she not told him. How will it affect both of their families. Will they see each other again. I can’t wait to read more of this series. One of my top romances I’ve read.
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The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads by Heidi Herman
