Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of Taste of Honey (Taste of Honey Series) by Julie Castle
Julie Castle is a natural-born romantic with a modicum of artistic talent inherited from her mom and a love for telling tall tales she got from her dad. That set her up for being a starving artist, the biggest fibber in the world, or a romance author. She’s so glad she chose the latter. She’s always had a love affair with the written word. As a child growing up in a small town, she loved visiting the local library, a converted gilded age mansion, and getting lost between the pages of a book. The drafty old mansion could be a spooky place, but she still loved it. She enjoyed poking into behind the scenes areas she wasn’t supposed to venture into. She’s still the same way, which is why she loves writing romance with an edge, paranormal, suspenseful, super sexy, or just laugh your pants off funny. She resides in Wisconsin with her family.
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To save a kingdom, she must embrace her curse or sacrifice everything.
Lady Claire is the brightest addition to the queen’s retinue, but she hides a secret that could change the fabric of Aurelia: the ability to foretell another’s fate. Her curse has only brought her sorrow, and because of it, she vows never to give away her heart.
Trian, a shy nobleman, has fallen hard for Claire, and when King Godwin assigns him to escort her across the realm, he grabs at the chance to finally make an impression.
Claire discovers that he may be the one person who is immune to her powers, and Trian teaches her his unique way of seeing the world. Friendship takes hold, and Claire breaks her own promise—she falls in love.
Her greatest fear is realized when Trian is knocked down by deadly quarrels. The assassins transport Claire far from Aurelia to the foreign lands of Nifolhad, a dark kingdom of whispers and spies. To survive, she must ally herself with the mystical women of the Fenrhi Temple. Their customs and secrets seduce her and drag her into the very heart of the battle for Nifolhad’s throne.
But help comes from unexpected places, and if Claire ever hopes to return to Aurelia and to those she loves, she must finally embrace her curse as a gift.
The Queen’s Dance, Book Two of the Heart & Hand Series, is an epic slow-burn fantasy romance. It can be read as a stand-alone novel, but be warned, you’ll want to go back and read book one!
Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of The Queen’s Dance (Heart & Hand Series Book 2) by Nicole E. Kelleher
From San Diego, where I met my Montanan husband, to San Francisco, where I married him, to Chicago, where the twins were born…this Michigander wanderer-at-heart settled once and for all in Northern Virginia. Here, I continue to write, work, and play.
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After narrowly avoiding a prison sentence, I snatch up the chance to start over. But my ex certainly didn’t make things easy. I’ve lost everything–my job, my reputation, my friends, everything except what matters most, my infant son, Griffin. He’s the reason I live and breathe, but I don’t know if I can do this alone.
Then an angel appears in the form of my new neighbor, Jude. He’s handsome and good with my son, but my heart is hesitant to love again. Especially with Jude’s personal demons interfering, leading him to betray my trust.
Despite our falling out, when my past shows up, putting Griffin in danger, Jude’s the one riding to the rescue. He’s a good man, but am I ready to risk my heart to build a future with him?
JUDE
He’s gone, and he took my heart and soul with him. Life is now an endless round of working security jobs and losing myself in the bottom of a bottle… until the night I meet my new neighbor Elijah and his baby boy. Suddenly, the future I always wanted is possible again, and I cling to it with all I’ve got. But my clinging leads me to make a decision that could tank everything before it gets started.
Even though Elijah has pushed me away, when he and Griffin are in danger, I can’t stand by and do nothing. Elijah and I may not end up together, but he and his son have become my reason to live. As long as they are safe, nothing else matters. I’d rather they be alive to love from afar, than be dead and return to the darkness I was in before we met, because this time I might not make it out.
Click here to experience a Chapter Reading of Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.
A man—and a town—determined to keep their secrets.
A woman determined to find her sister. A man—and a town—determined to keep their secrets. Dr. Moira McCann worries when her mercurial twin Claire fails to show up for a rare sisterly visit. Claire’s last text was from a small town in the North Carolina mountains—Allenville. And now Claire won’t respond to any texts or calls; her phone is dead. Which means Moira—the responsible sister—has to go looking for her. Allenville Police Chief Seth Call juggles the usual town disputes and the everyday trouble outsiders get into in his remote county. But early summer brings a special kind of chaos: it’s mating season in these mountains for a certain vicious species, and anyone is prey if they wander too far off the known paths. When Moira seeks his help finding her sister, Seth can’t hint at any of the real dangers she faces. Despite his instant attraction to this woman, Seth has his secrets to keep—about his town, about his people and their history, about what Claire’s true fate may have been. But Moira already believes there’s more to the cute little town of Allenville—and its sexy Police Chief—than it seems. And she won’t stop until she’s discovered the unearthly truth.
Donna S. Frelick has been a journalist, a Peace Corps Volunteer and an author of STAR TREK fan fiction. She was an RWA® Golden Heart® Double Finalist in 2012 for the first two novels in her contemporary SFR Interstellar Rescue series, and an SFR Galaxy Award winner in 2016 and 2018 for the third and fourth books in the series. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina with her husband, two dogs and two cats. When she’s not writing, she teaches taiji and qigong, and reviews films and television for her weekly podcast.
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With my plan to weaken the two major crime families set in motion, I retreat to a remote cabin to wait out the destruction and plan my takeover. None of my plans included a man claiming to be from another planet.
Believing he’s been sent to kill me, his ridiculous claim a distraction meant to throw me off, I hold him prisoner. But then he goes and saves my life. Maybe there’s something to this alien thing after all. One thing is certain, my pathway to power just got a whole lot easier with him on my side.
All I have to do now is stay focused on the mission and not get distracted by the allure of my otherworldly hero.
LEILPHUN
After fleeing the authorities on my home planet to avoid the punishment of the fighting arena, I awake on Earth only to find I’ve exchanged one prison for another. The difference is, I can tell the wary human holding me captive won’t harm me. He might be reluctant to believe I’m not human, but deep-down he knows I’m not a threat.
Despite his suspicion, he treats me well and even initiates the betrothal ritual. Which is why when people show up in the middle of the night intending to kill him, I call upon my warrior spirit to defend him; the very warrior spirit I’d sworn never to use, because I fear losing myself to my primal nature.
Now, Kasper has made me a part of his mission to rise to the top; but how can I be certain it’s me he truly wants? What if I’m just a pawn in his struggle for power – only good for my talents, but not worthy of his love?
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her Starbucks tea and immerses herself in imagination.
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An unexpected guest turns up in Port Townsend for Thanksgiving dinner at the O’Connell Compound. Edward, the eldest brother, has cast aside his Roman collar and arranged for an extended stay in a hotel. In his youth, he sowed some impressive wild oats. Joining the priesthood meant turning his back not only on his checkered past but also his worldly family.
Edward becomes a regular at Café Lisette, owned by the alluring and lissome Lisette Manegold. Based on scant evidence, his brother-in-law believes Lisette is a man-eater and a former call girl. Though those labels are off the mark, she has in fact buried an identity that would shock any family, let alone one as wealthy and respectable as the O’Connells.
Edward rejoices in his own fresh start and is prepared to overlook any and all dark secrets. It is Lisette who can’t forgive herself and move on. This Christmas season, they hope to reimagine the holiday together. If only the ghosts of the past will let them.
Cat Treadgold has been a publisher and editor, a classical singer, an Equity actress, a coordinator in Newsweek’s External Relations Department, a legal secretary, a voice teacher at Shoreline CC, a receptionist at a major recording studio, a cater-waiter with Glorious Foods, a restaurant hostess, a member of an opera quartet, and a coat-check girl at a fancy New York nightclub.
Cat has an AB cum laude in German Literature from Princeton University, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington, and a certificate in Technical Writing and Editing from the UW.
Two of her unpublished novels made it to the finals in their categories (mystery and romance) in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Annual Contest.
Three of her adaptations of operas (original translations and dialogue) were performed by Shoreline students while she was a teacher there.
She and her husband Jeff divide their time between Washington and Arizona.
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An unexpected guest turns up in Port Townsend for Thanksgiving dinner at the O’Connell Compound. Edward, the eldest brother, has cast aside his Roman collar and arranged for an extended stay in a hotel. In his youth, he sowed some impressive wild oats. Joining the priesthood meant turning his back not only on his checkered past but also his worldly family.
Edward becomes a regular at Café Lisette, owned by the alluring and lissome Lisette Manegold. Based on scant evidence, his brother-in-law believes Lisette is a man-eater and a former call girl. Though those labels are off the mark, she has in fact buried an identity that would shock any family, let alone one as wealthy and respectable as the O’Connells.
Edward rejoices in his own fresh start and is prepared to overlook any and all dark secrets. It is Lisette who can’t forgive herself and move on. This Christmas season, they hope to reimagine the holiday together. If only the ghosts of the past will let them.
Cat Treadgold has been a publisher and editor, a classical singer, an Equity actress, a coordinator in Newsweek’s External Relations Department, a legal secretary, a voice teacher at Shoreline CC, a receptionist at a major recording studio, a cater-waiter with Glorious Foods, a restaurant hostess, a member of an opera quartet, and a coat-check girl at a fancy New York nightclub.
Cat has an AB cum laude in German Literature from Princeton University, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington, and a certificate in Technical Writing and Editing from the UW.
Two of her unpublished novels made it to the finals in their categories (mystery and romance) in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Annual Contest.
Three of her adaptations of operas (original translations and dialogue) were performed by Shoreline students while she was a teacher there.
She and her husband Jeff divide their time between Washington and Arizona.
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GOODREADS – Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti
BOOKBUB – Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti
Storm Canales has adored her two best friends, cousins Marcus and Barrington Laurier, since childhood. They’re adults now, and one steamy night tempts all three to the edge of mutual desire. But she doesn’t belong in their world—a fact the haughty Laurier family makes abundantly clear. Hounded by ugly words like “commoner” and “gold digger”, Storm disappears into the secretive DEA without saying goodbye.
Her dream job turns into a nightmare when a mission to bring down Colombian drug lords goes desperately wrong.
For five years, Marcus and Barrington reluctantly gave Storm her space, cut family ties, and built a life at Club Nexus. When they get word Storm is home, they’re determined to finally claim the woman they love—and give her the safest place to heal her scarred body and mind. The arms of the Doms who love her.
But the horrors of the jungle have never quite let Storm go. And when evil reaches out like a clinging vine to drag her back into the nightmare, it could destroy her for good.
Adults Only: Irresistible Bond is a standalone romance in the Central Florida Stories/Club Nexus universe. Contains explicit D/s/D dynamics. Visit the author’s website for TW.
Award-winning and bestselling author Victoria Saccenti writes the stories she loves to read: contemporary steamy romance, PNR/fantasy, MC romance, and 20th century romance. She explores the complicated twists and turns of human interaction and the many facets of love. Her characters are flawed, angsty, and searching for redemption. Since she’s an avowed optimist, expect to read happy endings. After thirty years of traveling the world, she’s settled in Central Florida, where she splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.
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Breaking free from her homeschooled cocoon, Lily is ecstatic to head off to college. She’s waving goodbye to her mom’s doom-and-gloom speeches about the big, scary world, ready to embrace freedom without a care.
George is every girl’s dream—funny, smart, and handsome. But he’s still wrecked by the mysterious disappearance of his high school sweetheart. He yearns for closure but wallows in self-pity, pining for his lost love.
Sparks fly when Lily and George meet, and their mutual attraction is instantaneous. But George resists their electric connection and retreats. Frustrated by his repeated rejections, Lily is ready to walk away for good.’
Behind the scenes, an inexperienced fairy godmother teams up with an annoyingly handsome and arrogant guardian angel to stop Lily from ditching her true soulmate, George—a potentially catastrophic decision. While they debate their strategy, an enemy from George’s past devises a greedy and revengeful plot that could destroy everything. Can George save Lily, or will he suffer a lonely future—this time, forever?
When fairies, guardian angels, and mortals collide, anything can happen.
While this novel is a complete tale in itself, delving into the first book, Ashes, will enrich your understanding of the characters and their journey.
MK has always been a voracious reader. After hitting a dry spell of reading material, she decided to write the kind of book she’d like to read. This resulted in the creation of her debut novel, Intentional. (Award for Best Sweet Romance – eFestival of Words- August 2014) Unintentional, Breaking Braydon, Taking Tiffany, The Reader, Famous by Default, soon followed. The follow-up to The Reader, The Jack, released August 2018.
Ashes, the first book in a new series of modern-day fairy tale retellings released in May 2022. (Five more books in the series to follow)
When she’s not writing novels, she likes to spend her free time traveling the world, splashing in mud puddles (She lives in Seattle, what can she say?), watching movies and reading (!) She LOVES to hear from her readers!
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Kincaid Ranch lead cowboy, Ted Stirling, isn’t looking for romance or entanglements. He settled in Herd, Montana over a decade ago following a devastating loss. He seeks comfort and friendship. Nothing more. If he was going to try for love again, he would pick someone sweet and sunny, exactly like kindergarten teacher, Stephanie Patricks. But she’s too young for him.
Stephanie has nursed a crush on quiet, handsome Ted for years. Every time she’s around him, however, she gets tongue-tied. She only seems to be able to find her words when she’s working with her students. Then, Ted’s sister unexpectedly arrives in town with his five-year-old niece in tow, and he needs Stephanie’s help, thrusting them together.
But a sudden emergency puts into sharp focus exactly how fragile life is, and he needs to decide whether or not to open his heart again.
Tropes: age gap, sworn off relationships, matchmaker, child’s teacher/nanny, cowboy, small town
Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance novels filled with heart and hope. She believes love and laughter can change lives, and every story needs a happily-ever-after. Check out her blog for updates on current projects, and sign-up for her newsletter to learn about upcoming releases and announcements:www.rachellepaigecampbell.com
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GOODREADS – Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
BOOKBUB – Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
Heather hoped to find fun and romance at her first medieval reenactment. Instead, a vicious darkness followed her there with a twisted agenda all its own. She finds herself in its clutches, only to be saved by Sir Roland— a handsome stranger.
Their attraction toward each other is immediate, leading to Heather happily dancing the night away in his strong arms. While Roland is skillfully aware of the dangers lurking nearby, Heather is stunned by the evil in constant pursuit.
Malicious shifters.
Trained rangers.
A prophetic owl.
Innocent lives caught in the middle.
Frightened and unsure of who to trust, Heather wants to seek solace in Sir Roland’s protective and heroic nature. But how can she when no one at the reenactment is who they claim to be?
Will the danger end when the weekend does? Or will it follow her back to the familiar streets of home?
Author Debra Parmley believes: “Every day we are alive is a beautiful day,” and she likes to give her readers and her story people a story that ends happily.
An Air Force veteran’s wife, Debra writes military romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance, poetry, and memoir.
Debra married her high school sweetheart, whom she asked out after a five-dollar bet.
After living in five states with her husband and their two sons, and then living 23 years just outside Memphis, TN, she and her husband sold everything and now live and travel the U.S. in their 43-foot motorhome.
Debra is an adventurous writer who has sold travel and has walked the plank of a pirate ship off the coast of Grand Cayman. She has gone swimming with dolphins in Moorea in French Polynesia, has escorted a bus full of people through Scotland, and has set foot in 13 countries. She even climbs lighthouses because she is afraid of heights.
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Manda I am so glad you write! It’s been a while since I have read one of Manda’s books and I was so glad to see this one was out and ready for me to get in my hot little hands. Let me tell you it met every one of my expectations. Fire Meets Fire is the second fantastic book in the Wretched Soulz MC and The Mayhem Makers Series, Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem. Manda definitely knows how to weave a captivating and heartfelt tale. Alpha men in an MC, Chez who is the Prez who rules with a firm hand but will do anything to keep those he deems worthy safe. In his business weakness is not an option. A confirmed bachelor finally finding the one against all his protesting. Helo who is really broken but will stand up to anyone, but has she gone too far this time? Manda’s stories are engrossing, and her delightfully complex and dimensional characters come alive and feel real. She writes emotive tales of loyalty, brotherhood, drama, love, and deceit. But there is also action and steamy romance. I can’t recommend Manda’s books enough. Make sure you start at the beginning of her MC worlds Satan’s Devils MC as the characters can overlap.
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A quick magical story of Jorden and her life as an owner of a magic coffee shop. Jordan has been slighted by her fiancee by a magical charm placed in a drink. She figured she knew the effect it would have but instead it ended a 3 year relationship. She is heartbroken and having a hard time getting over the relationship because he and his new fiancee come into the coffee shop daily. Her friends keep telling her to ban them so she can heal. She keeps denying their prodding.
Life takes a turn when a customer and friend Cane asks Jorden to help with a spell. Is she ready for what the spell entails? Read this cute short story to find out.
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Sometimes all I need is a good novella, although at times I did wish the book would have gone on longer.. Jordan’s ex irritated me, why constantly show up at your ex girlfriend’s place of work, especially with your new fiancé? What was he trying to do here? Jordan is trying to get over her past and move forward and they just keep showing up! I love Cane, I love Cane and Jordan together even more! This story is so fun with the world they live in, and watching Cane and Jordan’s relationship build and progress made it more so. The steamy scenes were fantastic. I hope to see more of them in the future and look forward to reading about Perri!
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Mariella met Jack 9 years ago and they are embarking on moving from Rome to the United States. Rome is the only home she has known and her heart aches for the moment she leaves it all behind. Not just the place, but her friends and family too. Once in their new home in the States, she struggles to find where she belongs. But it does not take long before she starts making friends and finally feels at home. Now she must return, and she is not sure if she is strong enough to say goodbye to her previous home once again.
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This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. Her books are engaging coupled with her writing skills that make her characters come to life. Her attention to details give her stories a realistic feel. This book is no different and it is one of my favorites by her. This is a well written story about what happens when you stand up to the Prez of the MC but have their own demons. The Prez is dealing with his own battles but what will he do with her? I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story from the start. They kept the story engaging and hard to put down. They are relatable and make the story easy to read. I enjoyed what they added to the story for sure. This is a fast paced story and one you don’t want to miss. This is a must read story for sure. I highly recommend this book and look forward to seeing what is next.
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The second book by this author is as wonderfully written as the first. This one picks up with Jack and Mariella starting out their life together. It’s a story of love, bravery, heartbreak, hope and courage. I would recommend this book to others that enjoy the time period and who likes a love story.
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I enjoyed this story. I am drawn to this time period in history, this story was beautifully written. I was drawn in immediately which made for a quick read. The characters were well developed and likeable. I can not wait to start the next book and see where Luigina takes the characters and us next. Would recommend this book to others that enjoy this period in history.
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As President of the Arizona charter of the Wretched Soulz MC, I spend my days keeping money in our coffers, our enemies at bay, and my brothers out of jail. With a reputation to uphold I can’t show any weakness. Men who cross me do so at their peril and won’t live to tell the tale.
But what do I do when it’s a woman who steals from my MC? A crime that would put anyone else underground.
Treat her just like a man. But she’s not a man.
I’m the Prez, I’m in charge. Men jump to my commands. But not Helo. She stands up to me, challenges me, hell, even gets the better of me when we fight hand to hand.
Despite my best intentions, she intrigues me.
I’m relieved when I find she isn’t invincible, that she has her own demons. But I’ve enough battles on my own hands, do I want to take on hers too? But what would I do with a woman who fights me, verbally and physically, at every turn?
By using the rich fabric of her personal life, psychology degree, varied work experiences, and amazing characters she’s met, Manda is able to populate her books with believable in-depth characters and enjoys pitting them against situations which challenge them. Her books are full of suspense, twists and turns and the unexpected.
Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of Essex in the UK. As well as writing books and reading, Manda loves walking her dogs and keeping fit. She lives with her husband of over 30 years, who, along with her son, is her greatest fan and supporter.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fire-meets-fire.jpeg1200788itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2024-05-31 00:02:332024-06-15 10:09:03Fire Meets Fire (Wretched Soulz MC #2) by Manda Mellett
This has been such a wonderful series, so it’s a little bittersweet to see it end. I loved getting to experience life with Justine and Jackson as they navigate some interesting situations. There is plenty to enjoy here with drama, paranormal happenings, romance, and a noticeable knack for vintage fashion. Once I opened this book, the author grabbed my attention and never let go. The character development is absolutely marvelous as they feel incredibly relatable. I enjoyed the flow of the story because the author has a great talent for letting it unfold naturally. If you are looking for a fun paranormal romance that doesn’t follow a cookie-cutter plot, you should give this a try! I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-05-30 14:52:242024-07-10 10:43:58The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Shannen Kern
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Jones2024-05-30 12:36:392024-07-10 10:59:53The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Laura Jones
The Ghostly Diva is an interesting story with a quirky heroine and a moody hero. This contemporary paranormal romance is about a woman who has the gift of seeing spirits, whether she likes it or not. Justine Saunders, feels like her life is in a bit of a rut as she’s lived in the same town with the same people and the same job for several years. Her life is about to get a great deal more interesting as she gets stuck in a house overnight with the somewhat infuriating moody Jackson Maddox, who’s back in town to finalize his mom and grandma’s estate.
Will these two end up killing each other or confiding in each other? Will Justine be brave enough to take risks with a possible new job? Will she leave her small town life for the big city? Will she forgo passion for a solid, secure partner? Is it possible to help each other overcome past traumas? All these questions and more can be answered in the pages of this fun fast read. This is the first book in the series that I’ve read, but I must admit I want to read more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2024-05-30 10:51:022024-07-10 10:59:37The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Donya Pedigo
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208880951-the-ghostly-diva” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1708366720l/208880951._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208880951-the-ghostly-diva”>The Ghostly Diva</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22038790.Sandra_L_Young”>Sandra L. Young</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6545330734″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> So far I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. I really enjoy this author’s writing style. In this story Justine Saunders and Jackson Maddox are our main leads and of course seem like night and day. Jackson is looking forward to wrapping up the last of his mother’s affairs and getting out of dodge. Justine is itching to get her hands on the vintage clothes from a recently deceased actress that was well known. While getting the clothing unloaded and going through it Ms. Saunders finds a path to find the man who fathered Jackson. Who was he and why did his mother protect the man’s identity until her death? <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-05-30 00:14:532024-07-10 10:58:52The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I have really enjoyed all of Sandra L. Young’s “Divine Vintage” books in this series, they all just keep getting better and better as the series goes on. I am a huge fan of vintage clothing, and so having such beautiful pieces of clothing described with so much gusto, that I can picture every garment in my mind. What a fun romance that we get to watch unfold between Justine and Jackson, while she helps him “unload” his mom’s hoard of vintage clothing. This book has everything from ghostly apparitions to a mystery needing to be solved as to who Jackson’s father is, right down to what Jackson’s mom’s unfinished business is so that she may pass over to the other side. This story draws you in right from the start as you learn of Justine’s worries as to whether she will still have a job each day she goes to her place of business which she has loved most of her life, in a small town that she has grown up in. There is so much going on in this story, it was so inspirational for me to read as I followed along with all of the woes our main characters experience. It held my attention and pulled me into being invested in the outcome of the tale, hoping we got our happily ever after. If you have not read any of the other books in this series, I highly recommend you go back, although they can be great standalone reads as well, you won’t want to miss out on some fun adventures and stunning vintage clothing each with a tale of their own to tell. @Brandy Rymer 05/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-05-30 00:04:172024-07-10 10:58:43The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Brandy Rymer
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210327728-a-cold-day-in-hell” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1711318703l/210327728._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210327728-a-cold-day-in-hell”>A Cold Day in Hell</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19564586.Naomi_Valkyrie”>Naomi Valkyrie</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6545281787″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> What happens when you help your brother save a demon? You get exiled from Heaven. Hadassah is on Earth awaiting her punishment. She strikes up a friendship with Jezebel who is running from ber secrets. Unluckily for her, her past is right on her heels. This was a good book and I enjoyed the characters. I have only read one other book in this series, but I plan on going back to read the others. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-05-29 23:35:372024-07-10 10:58:07A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Unrequited Love is Book 1 in the Magic and Heartache series and I really enjoyed this story of Jorden and Cane. This fantasy romance gave me what I love with magic, charms, a little bit of drama and romance. The connection between Jorden and Cane is truly undeniable. While this was more of a short story….I am already looking forward to reading the next book and would love to know the characters even more…I am already intrigued.
Jorden runs a local coffee shop with her friend Perri, but unfortunately Jorden’s ex always has to make it a point to continue to be a customer with his new girlfriend. Jorden is over her past, knowing her ex was no longer in love with her….Cane peaks her interest. With the banter and definite spark between them, what can happen when Cane approaches Jorden to partake in a spell that forsee’s the future… spark and sizzle happens….
This is a great story and looking forward to more from this author. <3
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2024-05-29 20:43:542024-07-10 10:43:08Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Hadassah is a fallen angel who’s awaiting sentencing on earth for the crime of helping her brother save a demon. The relationship between her brother’s new family and her is strained, to say the least, so Haddie tries to build some kind of kinship with Jezebel, a friend of her brother’s and someone Haddie believes will reject Haddie. This plan backfires as Haddie is drawn into finding a kidnapped Jezebel. This book is the fifth installment in a series, though each is about stories of different couples in the same universe. Full of supernatural fantasy, mystery, drama, and romance, it really does feel like this book has it all!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2024-05-29 20:17:192024-07-10 10:41:59A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie is the 5th installment in the Life Is Hell series. While Malaki’s family decides to hold up in Delilah’s house to protect each other from Danger, Malaki’s angelic sister Hadassah comes to stay. Forced to live on earth stripped of her powers as punishment she makes an unlikely friend (maybe more) in Jezebel. Jezebel has a secret that she’s running from. But the past is catching up. Can Hadassah and the rest of the team save Jezebel?
Super excited for this book. Jezebel was so mysterious and I wanted to learn more about her. Seems like all the characters have a traumatic backstory. I’m so glad they are all healing, finding love and learning to trust others again. They are creating the family they didn’t have and it’s a beautiful thing. This series is full of love despite the issues that arise. This is my favorite story in the series so far. I really like Jezebel. If you liked the other parts you’ll love this one too. If you’re new to the series, start at the beginning so you understand the relationships and connections.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2024-05-29 17:37:132024-07-10 10:41:22A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard
3.5 stars The Handshake Agreement is an age gap, second chance romance tale that will have your emotions all over the place. I wasn’t sure how to rate this one as I had mixed emotions about the MCC. He strutted around like he was top dog and not a care with women. He is possessive and defiant but still has to abide by the agreement he made with his father earlier in his adult life? He breaks her heart leaving her at the altar then demands she is hers. I just wanted to slap him all the time which took my focus away from the story. Anne is younger than him and he promises her the world than leaves her broken hearted. Now after years of heartbreak she has found a wonderful man, only for Declan to show up again and demand she is his. After all this time she moves on, and he threatens to take it all away from her. If you like second chance romance give it a go you may love it.
The Ghostly Diva is Book Three in the Divine Vintage Series. It is cozy, romantic mystery with paranormal elements, secrets, suspense, intrigue, and family dynamics. Justine is an Assistant Director at the local museum who has been asked by Jackson to look at some clothing that belonged to his late mother who was an actress. Jackson is a screenwriter and is anxious to get his late mother’s estate settled so he can get back to Hollywood. When a snowstorm hits Justine and Jackson get trapped together in the house which is less than ideal for either of them. Jackson’s deceased mother makes an appearance and Justine, who is a bit of a medium, finds herself trying to keep the peace between her and her son who have unresolved issues between them. Justine and Jackson discover there is chemistry between them, and Jackson’s mother decided to try to play matchmaker. With all of that going on, Justine finds herself trying to solve the mystery of who Jackson’s father is as this was a secret his mom guarded closely. A great story with wonderful characters and an intriguing storyline.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2024-05-29 15:58:072024-07-10 10:40:18The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
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