A Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson Abbott. This is the story of Emma Louise Fallon aka Elf. Elf has decided to not participate in Christmas this year. She is planning on spending the holidays with her friend in a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Elf is super excited until she gets half way there and her friend has to cancel. Elf decides to go ahead and stay a couple of days. Once she gets to the town its the oddest thing, the store keepers Mr. & Mrs. Claus seem to already know her and the cop/martian who stops her can’t even speak. As she gets to the cabin it is literally in the middle of nowhere and she starts to become concerned wondering if she can manage it all. She does quite well with some help from a stray cat she names Sue. She’s decided the cat and town are magical. Once she meets the Cop/Veterinarian Rudi sparks fly both in attraction and aggravation. They soon work it all out and the rest is magic. Such a fun sweet read.
Well this novel certainly put me in the Christmas spirit! It really was a wonderful read filled with holiday fun and kept me smiling througout. I was drawn in right from the start and kept my attention right til the very end! It’s a short read but still packs a punch and keeps you eager to turn the pages and read what will happen next. I must admit i had some laugh out loud moments i just couldn’t keep it in my jaw still aches alittle from all the smiling. I can’t wait to read more from this author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stacey Baxterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStacey Baxter2018-12-09 15:17:592018-12-09 15:18:01A Prickly Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott – Review By Stacey Baxter
Beachcomber Gone by Stephanie Queen is the ninth book in the Beachcomber Investigations series. This book can be read as a stand-alone although we are introduced to these characters in previous books. For this reason I would recommend reading in order although it isn’t necessary. This book has a little bit of everything. It has the romance. It has the action. It has emotions. It has a well written and thought it story. And most importantly it has main characters that you want to read about. The author pulls you into their story from the moment you start reading them, be it in this book or previous books. The story developed suits them and the way they are makes it more exciting to read. The book is fast paced and takes you, as the reading, an exciting journey. This is a great book and a brilliant series.
Venganza: The Fuentes Legacy by Greta Cribbs is a dark and twisted story of how you can’t always escape your family ties, no matter how hard you try. The authors pulls you deep into this book and has you captivated from the word go. As a prequel to the Fuentes Legacy series this book tells the story of Damien and Jenn. I loved the detail the author goes into with the book and the complexity of the story. It adds a depth to the book in a way that I’ve not read for a while. An overall great book.
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 Baker2018-12-09 15:06:392018-12-09 15:09:12Venganza: The Fuentes Legacy by Greta Cribbs – Review by Kerry Baker
“The Devil has a seductively sweet, sinister song that tantalizes the soul to its very core. It sings more sweetly when your soul has been tainted like mine.”
…..”The nights the Devil starts to sing his lullaby is when I start to question how much longer she can hide from all of it before she’s swallowed whole by the darkness.”
The Killmores is the highly anticipated second, and final book in the Killmore Series by Martha Sweeney. It is an intense, action-packed romantic suspense- with danger, drama, conflict, passion, friendship, love, camaraderie/brotherhood, family bonds, and some humour. This book has been 2 years in the making, and I must admit that I wasn’t sure it would be worth the wait- or live up to my expectations. But I can honestly say that it was definitely well worth the wait. It had me completely hooked, biting my nails and on the edge of my seat, while everything unfolded. I was so caught up in the story that I devoured it over the course of an afternoon/evening. As we discovered in the first book, Laurie had been placed in witness protection by the FBI. She was their ‘inside-man’ and informant on a notorious crime lord and his drug and human trafficking ring. Then years later the FBI show up in her life again, asking for help in an investigation. Aiden is one of the agents tasked with the dangerous assignment. They need Laurie as her help. As the investigation mounts, and they spend time together, feelings develop, and Laurie and Aiden soon find themselves in a romantic relationship. There is much danger and action throughout the first book- things I won’t go into because I don’t want to spoil it for you if you haven’t read it yet. I will say that if you haven’t read book one yet, you really need to do so before starting on this one as there is a bridging storyline- and you need to know all the details from the first book in order to fully appreciate and understand everything in this book. Book two picks up a few months after the first book finished. Laurie and Aiden are travelling the world in an effort to stay one step ahead of Laurie’s past. They move around a lot, never staying in one place for very long. Laurie is haunted by her past, paranoia has set in and she’s always looking over her shoulder. She’s on edge all the time and won’t allow herself to fully relax. This makes her a little difficult to live with and Aiden is so supportive and understanding throughout it all…And she really doesn’t make it easy for him at times. So, what happens when their worst fears are realised, and Laurie finally comes face to face with her past. Will Aiden be able to rescue her, or will he be too late? You really should read this brilliant book/series and find out all the thrilling details for yourself. This story has so much action, mystery, drama and suspense- that I ended up in a page flipping frenzy in my attempts to find out what would happen next. There were clever twists that I just didn’t see coming. It was definitely an unputdownable read! The characters are all so well developed; having their own quirks, flaws, and personalities. Laurie really frustrated me with her attitude and being so difficult to get along with- I understand why she was like that, but I still wanted to shake her at times, as the push-pull was a bit much. Aiden was so patient with her- swoon! Ms. Sweeney infused this story with quite a lot of intensity, emotion, suspense, sizzle, and humour. I liked the funny banter and quips, especially between Aiden, Mark and DJ. The “Fake ID” scene was hilarious, as was the names they gave their missions. I think this series would make a great movie, or Television mini-series! I definitely recommend this book and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Sweeney does next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-12-09 15:02:092018-12-09 15:02:12The Killmores (Killmores Series Book #2) by Martha Sweeney -Review by Angela Hayes
Healing Danger by Maddie Wade was an intriguing read. I liked being able to start this book and immerse myself within the pages. I loved the pull that each character had, their struggles and their journey. I enjoyed reading the romance that bloomed within the storyline. I’m glad to say that I can’t wait to read more books by Wade. This was a definite 4 Star book for me.
Wow!! This book picks right where the first one leaves off, so if you haven’t read Hope’s Decree I encourage you to do so. This book is just as awesome as the first one, there is unexpected twists and turns, action, suspense, romance, and everything else you could want in a great read! I don’t want to give anything away so let me just say as soon as I picked up this book I could not stop reading. I needed to know what happens with Trinity, Blain, Morpheus, and their friends. Will the light win over the darkness? Is Trinity up for the challenge? I enjoyed watching her grow in this story and experience even more of her powers. The ending, all I can say is OMG, I need to read book 3 now!! I highly recommend this wonderful read.
Dane and Shana find trouble where ever they go! Of course they can’t just take a simple visit to see her family. And they’re engaged but I want their wedding! I’m greedy like that. Things get crazy when they get to Australia, an old crime is trying to pin itself to them, and the news spreads the lies. See? Crazy. I like Shana’s brother, I feel like it would be fun to read more about him. Lots of action, adventure, and surprises in book 9.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Boltiadorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Boltiador2018-12-09 11:01:242018-12-09 11:01:26Beachcomber Gone: Beachcomber Investigations Book 9: a Romantic Detective Series by Stephanie Queen – Review by Lisa Boltiador
Beachcomber Gone is the ninth book in the Beachcomber Investigation series. It can be read as a standalone, although there are personal elements to the characters that are left open-ended.
This book has a little bit of everything-danger, romance, action, mystery, and drama. It is a quick and entertaining read.
When Shana is in danger unexpectedly, Dane has to figure out who to trust as he sets out to find help her. Unfortunately, saving Shana from the current peril may mean that Dane has to give her up. After everything they’ve been through, will this be the thing that finally does them in?
A Pink Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss Book 3) by Allyson R. Abbott
5 Stars
I loved this part of this series. I think this is my favorite so far and that’s saying a lot because I loved the first two.
This was a super quick read that grabbed me from page 1 and although it is so short is was full of content, but not so full that it felt crammed in. If I had one complaint about this story it’s just that it ended and I would have loved to have seen this story play out in a full length novel. I loved Billie, she was completely awesome and the fact that she had a job that is different then most made it that much more appealing to me. I loved the sense of family in this story and the small town feel. There was only a small glance into Leroy’s life and what we did learn explained a lot about how these two ended up where they were at that time. Its that total lack of communication thing. I actually liked how their first couple meetings went after not seeing each other for years..those meetings are normally all sweet and beautiful but these I actually had to shake my head and laugh at how these two handled it.
Again I feel like a broken record but I sincerely love anything this author writes..She’s an automatic one click for me, if her name is there I read it!
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 Kircher2018-12-09 09:28:552018-12-09 09:28:58A Pink Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss Book 3) by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Debi Kircher
This was a super fast fun read that I totally enjoyed. It was different than I was expecting and I’m completely happy with that.
This had a bit of a different storyline that made it even more enjoyable and for me anything Christmas is a winner. It moved along at a super quick pace that really didn’t seem that way. The writing was flawless and the characters were fun. I do wish there had been more time for some character building, but in saying that I still loved them. I also loved that there was just enough time in this short read for the business deal part of the story.
I loved Jake and he made me laugh with his inner dialogue about children and Gladdie was completely awesome. LOL
Awesome book and I can’t wait to look into what else this author has available.
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 Kircher2018-12-09 09:20:062018-12-09 09:20:08Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Debi Kircher
Reckless – A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology is a collection of four books written by uber talents, Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P. M. Carson and Sharla Lovelace. These stories were concise, beyond desirable, and left nothing unsaid. And although short, they were incredibly witty, charming, and made quite an impression. Each story shone in originality and quality. So much said, in so few words. It is unforgettable how well these stories were orchestrated. I have read Mika Jolie stories before, but the other authors were new to me. With them, I have now added more to a never ending to be read list.
Mika Jolie – Layla’s Chance P. M. Carson – Dirty Martinis Kylie Stewart – Into the Deep Sharla Lovelace – The Spy Who Kissed Me
This anthology is a spicy steamer that drags you in, captivates you, and leaves you in smiling satisfaction. Characters to endlessly entertain. Storylines to keep you riveted to the edge of bliss. Authors to render you speechless with immeasurable talent. What more could a book lover ask for? I could not get enough and these stories will be getting read again and again. 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2018-12-09 07:38:322018-12-09 07:38:34Reckless – A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology by Various Authors – Review by Tracy Wilkin
Paladin’s Hell is the first book in the new Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) crossover Series by Manda Mellett. I didn’t know if I was going to ‘like’ the new ‘chapter’- but these two characters have intrigued me since we met them back in book #3, ‘Slick Running”. It’s bee quite a wait to get their story, and now that I have read it, I can honestly say that it was worth waiting for. I was also surprised to get four POV’s through this story- but that did give a great insight to what was happening and what the characters were thinking. Hellfire and Moira are older, and a little world weary- Jayden and Paladin are young, their relationship is still in the ‘new’ phase- so it was interesting to see these two couple each deal with their own trials and tribulations and watch them through the highs and lows of it all. I think this contrast was quite a clever idea and very well-constructed by Ms. Mellett. I loved following along on this story- these guys have been through so much (especially Jayden), and my heart ached for them…. as I have come to expect from Ms. Mellett, there was a lot more to this story than it first appears. Her stories are always unpredictable, with twists and surprising developments, and this one was no different- taking me on a ride I won’t soon forget! She had me reading with bated breath, devouring every page to discover what would happen next. There was action, drama, danger, suspense, emotion, heat & sizzle, brotherhood, camaraderie, a great storyline, wonderful characters, and much more…. If you love a really well written, original, and riveting MC story- with complex, interesting and endearing characters- then this is definitely the book for you! I can’t wait to read Demons story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-12-09 07:35:432018-12-09 07:35:45Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) Series Book #1 by Manda Mellett – Review by Angela Hayes
Shoot Me: A Lie To Me Novel by Lynda Filler Five Stars
Shoot Me: A Lie To Me Novel is the second book in the Lie To Me Series by Lynda Filler. I didn’t read the first book which left me feeling like I was missing part of the story, so I highly recommend you read this series in order. I will definitely be going back and reading the first book, even so, this book had me hooked from the first page. This fast paced adventure held my attention from beginning to end. I love the way Ms. Filler brings the characters to life and the detailed descriptions had me feeling like I was right there in Mexico with them. Layla is trying to get over Mateo and finds herself in the path of a few young men. What’s a girl to do? I enjoyed this book completely and look forward to going back and reading the first book in the series.
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 Barnaby2018-12-09 06:42:272018-12-09 06:42:30Shoot Me: A Lie To Me Novel (Lie To Me Series) by Lynda Filler – Review by Sunday Barnaby
I absolutely loved this second chance romance. Billie and Leroy were a fun couple to read about.Their issues in communicating are completely relatable. I love that family means everything to both of these characters. They are willing to put them first. There is a host of great secondary characters that really support the story such as Billie’s parents (especially her dad) and Billie’s best friend, Lucy. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed, and I wished it could’ve been longer. However, it is a great story that I really loved reading!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Renee Ulleryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRenee Ullery2018-12-09 06:31:542018-12-16 08:29:12A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Renee Ullery
Never Let Me Fall (Fatal Dreams #3) by Abbie Roads is another great book in the Fatal Dreams series where the legend continues. It is a supernatural story that is full of darkness and suspense, pain and suffering, destiny and love. Each book is about couples that are bound by a legend where they are destined to be together. Where the connection together is life long and undeniable. This series is one of my favourites and is a compelling and engrossing read that you can not put down until you know how it ends. Abbie is very very good at writing something so dark but also so sweet.
Helena is living a life not of her making. Being accused of something she didn’t do but no one believes her. Freedom is not far away but can she survive long enough to get there. Thomas is damaged and lived through a horrific and tragic past by a monster that he has to live with every day.
All it takes is one look, and their lives change in a way neither of them would have ever thought. If only they can defeat the monster that won’t let go. If only they can escape from the dark.
Even though there is a lot of dark content in this story it is one that grips your heart to the point of tears and makes you hope against hope that these beautiful broken people find peace and love in their lives.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-12-09 01:10:332018-12-09 07:49:32Never Let Me Fall (Fatal Dreams) by Abbie Roads – Review by Jenni Bishop
This love found in unexpected places was a fun read.This story is about Mel and Lucas. Mel finds herself in a position of caring for her aunt’s house in Spain. However, the trip was an unexpected one and the job not exactly what she thought. Mel also doesn’t speak spanish. Lucas is sweet and quick to help out even without understanding. I definitely loved reading about them and the progress of their relationship. Allyson Abbott does a wonderful job with pulling her readers in and with character development. She writes great secondary characters as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Renee Ulleryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRenee Ullery2018-12-08 22:17:112018-12-16 08:31:10A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Renee Ullery
A Pink Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott. These books are just getting better and better. I have absolutely loved them all so far. Are you a fan of Christmas romance stories that give you all the warm and fuzzy emotions? Then pick up this book as well as the authors other ones! From page one of Billie’s story I knew it was a bit different in a good way and that I wasn’t going to be able to put it down until I read the last page. Billie isn’t your typical girly girl and I absolutely love that! This book is filled with her journey back home and the importance of family. I was completely drawn into this story and loved every moment of it. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone!
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 Kearney2018-12-08 22:16:132018-12-08 22:16:15A Pink Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Katie Kearney
Fisher of Men Fisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander is book one of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book is an erotic romance and is suggested for readers 18+.
This book is Leah Miller and Captain “Cap” Chris Sheldons story. Leah was raised with strict Christian values and her family really expected her to follow their footsteps in the ministry. Leah wanted more though. She wanted to branch out from the Midwest so she ended up on the East Coast. After college she accepts a job at The Pearl and that’s where she meets Cap. She didn’t realize it at first but she meets Cap at a swingers party and though she has strong feelings for him, she’s having a hard time reconciling his lifestyle with her Christian values. Will Cap be able to set aside his lifestyle for a relationship with Leah or will Leah be able to look passed her faith at something new?
I enjoyed this book just as I have other books by this author. There was so much emotion and inner turmoil you could almost feel Leah’s struggle. The characters are so well written you can’t help but feel invested in them which really sucks you into the story. I can’t wait to see what the next book has in store!
The Catch The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is book two of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book can be read as a standalone. This book is really intended for readers 18+ due to subject content. I was pleasantly surprised to find out when I started reading that this book is pretty suspenseful. It definitely adds some layers to the book that really keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens.
As with book one, this book invites you to join the characters at a very specific type of club and the book really does a great job detailing the club and it’s activities so you feel like you’re right there. Paisley is very self-assured. She draws people in with that trait. She manages to draw Calvin in and it’s truly the last thing she wants. Relationships aren’t for her and she stands pretty firm on that. Will Paisley be able to rely on someone other than herself when he past comes back when she least expects it? Will Calvin be able to protect Paisley and convince her of their future?
Paisley doesn’t avoid relationships for no good reason. She tries to stand her ground as a way to protect Calvin just as Calvin is protective of her. I really enjoyed the depth the characters had and the chemistry between them. Paisley felt so real. She was flawed but she was aware of it and knew it was something she needed to work on for herself. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next book.
Siren Call Siren Call by Phoebe Alexander is book three of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book can be read as a standalone. Similar to the first two, it’s intended for readers 18+. This is the first female/female book I’ve read but, it was written very well.
Jessie has always wanted to be a police officer. She’s good at what she does and she loves it. She first meets Sirena when asked to keep an eye on her. Jessie immediately feels protective of Sirena. Sirena is pretty quiet and doesn’t open up much to people. The attraction between the two is almost instantaneous but Jessie pushes to keep things professional as much as possible. Eventually, they may be able to put their pasts and differences aside and find friendship and love in one another.
These characters are deep and complex. One of the differences in the characters is their age and I was able to relate to that so I felt pulled into the characters. This book was very well written and I can’t wait to continue to series.
Degrees of Control, by Via Mari, is the third book of the Prestian series in the continuing epic story of Chace and Katarina. In this contemporary romance, we have traveled the trials and tribulations that these characters as they attempt to find themselves and forge forward in their lives, whether together or apart. So many choices ahead and watching Chace and Katarina navigate those kept me on the edge of my seat wondering which way they would go. I have enjoyed reading their story over the previous books and I really liked how the author continued in this third book. This was well thought out with a captivating story line. This is a series that is worth reading at least once.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-12-08 22:13:172018-12-08 22:13:19Degrees of Control (A Prestian Series Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Heather Bahm
A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott is the second book in the Christmas Kiss series, it was just as whimsical, sweet, cheesy hallmarkly, as the first.
Not my first read by this author or this series, I read A prickly Christmas Kiss last year, so it’s only fitting I keep going with this fun holiday series. Now before I get to into this review, I have to tell you that though this is a series, so far they read as standalones. So no worries about spoilers or reading out of order.
Okay, here’s the tea, I wasn’t as drawn into this one as I was with the first. Though I still very much enjoyed this fun tale of lost in translation, I wasn’t too keen on how much time was spent on Mel getting to her destination. Not only that, her first impression, for me, wasn’t the greatest. I know what it’s like to travel, long, tiring and plain old crazy. I didn’t like the bratty way she was acting, especially with the barista (don’t be sassy with people that’s preparing your food/drink, unless you like spit.. then go for it..), or her overall tone for the first 30% of the book. I do get it, overtired, irritated and lost, been there done that to many times to count. What I’m saying is that maybe, starting the book before we get to the strung out Mel, probably would have made me more sympathetic towards her situation. (Cause when it got into it, I got it, her mom pulled a pickish move, but I think that should have been first, like a flashback before the whole barista thing).
But even though this had a rocky start, the more I read on the more I got pulled into the story. It turned into a fun, crazy sweet tale, and the ending was every bit of that Christmas magical, cheesiness, you know and love. Mel’s character did grow on me, she turned out to be a pretty solid character and managed to carry the last half of the book.
Overall this book is a nice addition to any Christmas book collection. The plot was fun and unique. The writing was rich with detail and lush with engaging dialogue, even if Mel couldn’t understand what was being said half the time. That added barrier brings a nice layer complexity that really rounds out an otherwise predictable storyline. Those layers don’t stop there, because as Mel becomes more and more involved with her surroundings, things start to get interesting, because who needs one hot guy, when there can be.. two.
I hope you give this adventure a chance, so please take my high recommendation and my stamp of approval that, this book will have you wanting to book your own trip, on the off chance you’ll find love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily-Ann Walshhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily-Ann Walsh2018-12-08 22:12:242018-12-08 22:12:26A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Emily Walsh
Healing Danger is the first book in the Fortis Security series. A contemporary romance, this novel also doubles as a suspense, with danger lurking from the very first pages. I quickly became absorbed with this book and obsessed with the characters and their storylines. This is one of those reads that takes over your day and before I knew it, most of the evening had passed while I was glued to the screen of my Kindle. Fans of romance with added mystery and thrills, this is definitely a read for you.
Our leading characters come with one of my favourite things; a past! As much as I love reading about characters meeting each other for the first time, I adore stories where the characters have a difficult past that they have to face up to. Lauren and Dane have exactly this kind of story and I loved jumping in and seeing how things would turn out for them. Falling for these two wasn’t difficult, as Lauren is a loving, kind woman and Dane is, typically, a special forces -trained action man. Who doesn’t want to read about them?! But aside from what some may call, romance stereotypes, this plot is so much more. It’s exciting, completely enthralling and very real. Lauren and Dane both have to make some difficult decisions in this book, many that had me nervous for their future. No spoilers, but I hope you’re as satisfied with the ending as me!
If action-packed romance is what you like, Healing Danger is a must. This is an exciting start to a new series that I cannot wait to jump into. Thanks to the author for a great read!
If you are looking for a wonderful Christmas short story, look no further. Allyson Abbott has written (in my opinion) a nice short story, A Prickly Christmas Kiss. This story is such a sweet story about a small town romance with a cabin, a wonderful holiday season, and even some holiday furry animals. I personally love Allyson Abbott’s stories as they are fun and realistic stories. Her characters can be a part of my world. I really feel close to them. In this story, I love Elf (Emma Louise Fallon). I want her to be my best friend. She is trying to keep everything on the low down, but she is having a heck of a time. I hope you take the time to sit down and bond with Elf.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2018-12-08 22:08:452018-12-08 22:08:47A Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Erica Fish
I have read a couple of books from this author and she always ends up surprising me. My favorite books are about Christmas and this author exceeded my expectations all over again. This is part of the Christmas Kiss series. They don’t have to be read in any order because they are a lot different couples. I was hooked on this book right from the beginning. It only took me a day to devour this magical book.
Mel loves her family and she can’t wait to spend Christmas with them. She is on her way back home when her mother tells she needs to go help out her Aunt in Spain. Mel finally gets to Spain and she is so lost. She doesn’t know much Spanish but she notices a very handsome man sitting next to her. When Mel gets to her Aunt’s house it not what she was thinking. It is anything but a beach vacation. She has animals to take care of and other chores. Mel gets help from this handsome stranger and she starts to feel some chemistry but can they get past the language barrier? Will Mel find something she never expected to find again, love or will she end up going home for Christmas alone?
I absolutely loved this book. This is the perfect book to get you into the Christmas spirit. It has everything you are looking for romance, humor, and love. You fall in love with these characters. Mel is so strong and loves her family so much. She will do anything for the person she loves. Lucas is the perfect gentleman. He can’t fight his feelings for Mel. The way he treats her will make you swoon. This author will have you at the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to read the next book in this magical series.
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 Bass2018-12-08 22:07:462018-12-08 22:07:48A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Heather Bass
Venganza (The Fuentes Legacy) by Greta Cribbs 4 Stars
This is the prequel to Primogenito and it is a haunting and intense story. The Fuentes family has been entangled with black magic and has been committing evil acts for centuries. Leo wants nothing to do with the family legacy and has been trying to protect his son Damian for years. Unfortunately good intentions pave the way to hell and one fateful night Damian ended up in his own private hell. It was violent, malicious and degrading. His family didn’t only injure him physically, they crushed his soul. It will take Damian a long time to piece himself together again.
This book is definitely not for the faint of heart and can be a trigger for some people. It was so detailed and well written that I felt like I experienced everything as well. There were moments where I needed to step back and breathe. The book shows the aftermath of what a victim goes through. It enlightens you to all they need to overcome mentally in the road to healing. It doesn’t only affect them but the ones they love as well.
The author did an excellent job explaining Damian’s story in this book. It is a good lead into Primogenito and Damian’s reluctance into returning to Asheville.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2018-12-08 22:06:532018-12-08 22:06:54Venganza (The Fuentes Legacy) by Greta Cribbs – Review by Anna Hirsch
A Prickly Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott Rated 4 stars
Emma Louise Fallon or more affectionately known as ELF is planning on a Christmas vacation in a cabin outside of North Polerton with her friend Carla. Carla calls with car trouble so she won’t be able to come. ELF ventures on by herself. On the way she stops in Polerton to get gas and meet a couple who she thinks are Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Once she get to the cabin she can’t believe how rustic it is. No light or heat or running water. A stray cat showed up and he seemed to help ELF when she needed it most. She starting thinking of him as a magical cat. She met a cop/town vet named Rudi with a swollen nose. He thought to help her survive out in the cabin and show her how to keep warm. This was a cute Christmas story with a little bit a magic in it. I enjoyed the way the author made the town like the North Pole. Including all kinds of characters that would be involved with Santa. I was even suspicious of the random reindeer in the forest.
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 Helmick2018-12-08 22:04:112018-12-08 22:04:13A Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Lisa Helmick
Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1) By Dia Cole Rated 5 stars
Holy smokes not only is this book so H-O-T that I could hardly put it down but the story is crazy good resulting in the same problem. I couldn’t put this book down!
These characters are are so lovable. From the first meeting they drew me in. Havana with her strong will and Liam, Gabe and Mason each have amazing qualities all their own. I love a good shifter story and this is one. It moved along at a good pace and I was able to meet each character in a timely manner. Therefore I got a good feel of each before moving onto the next.
This has a “for now” ending. Meaning we don’t have answers to many of the questions and thoughts that were raised during the book. So while not a cliffhanger not completely satisfying either. I would be curious what happens when a couple things( that I can’t mention) happen. It’s definitely a great quick read!
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 Helmick2018-12-08 21:40:512018-12-08 21:40:54Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole – Review by Lisa Helmick
I give Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) by Phoebe Alexander, 5 stars.
This is the first three books in a series centering around a swingers club in Ocean City, Maryland. In book 1, Leah is not familiar with the swinger lifestyle, but after meeting Cap, she may change her mind. What the strong Christian believes she was raised with? Is it really so wrong? Book 2 shows us more about Paisley, a woman who fits right into the club. When she encounters Calvin, she knows a good thing when she sees it. But can she give up her lifestyle if he doesn’t agree with it? Book 3 is about Jessie, a cop who happens to help out with the club when possible. She adores the owners, so she agrees when they ask her to keep an eye on one of their members. But can she just do her job or is she falling for this beautiful woman?
I loved these books. Yes, they all revolve around the swingers club, but they are all very different from each other. If you have never read this author before, you must read these. Her writing is very fun and done so well. These are about alternative lifestyles, so please have this in mind. If you are open minded and like romance books that have so much more going on than just the romance themselves, I highly recommend this set.
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 Wolf2018-12-08 21:39:102018-12-08 21:39:12Eastern Shore Swingers Box Set by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Erin Wolf
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Box Set) By Phoebe Alexander These three books are definitely worth reading. There is so much more to these stories than just the swinger lifestyle. You will find romance, suspense,steamy, fun loving moments and so much more. The author does an amazing job pulling you into these awesome stories and making you feel like you know these characters and become invested in them. You will find that each of these stories have their own main characters, but they are all still connected. Let’s not forget about the steamy moments that will leave you needing a fan. I highly recommend this box set, these stories are a wonderful collection of singer stories.
Reckless: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology features four stories by Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P.M. Carson, and Sharla Lovelace. Each of the books within this anthology bring the meaning to hot and steamy in a romance. I had to literally check the thermostat to ensure it wasn’t too high, hot hot hot! The chemistry is off the charts, the passion scorches the sheets, and the dialogue was on point. I have previously read 1-2 of the authors in this set, but a few were new. Anthologies are one of the sets I always like to read. It gives me an opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new, something enticing and potentially appealing. These authors delivered all of that. If you are looking for a steamy and hot romance, give these the chance to quench that thirst.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-12-08 21:03:072018-12-08 21:03:09Reckless: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology by Various Authors – Review by Heather Bahm
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