This is the 9th book in The Playmakers Series Hockey Romance. I jumped from the first book to the 9th but I expect I will be reading the books in between very soon. Wyatt Tompkins was the goalie for the Colorado Blizzards, but recently became a free agent which isn’t where he wants to be. Serena is the PR director for the Blizzards and isn’t a fan of Wyatt at all. That is until Serena is attacked and Wyatt comes to her rescue. What will this mean for their future? Another great book by the author. Wonderful characters and world building. Thank you for writing about Wyatt, I wasn’t sure about his character in the beginning but he turned things around!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2023-07-28 21:14:052023-08-03 14:29:12Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Betsy Melano
This is the first book in The Playmakers Series Hockey Romance. The author is new to me and I really enjoyed reading the book. Beckett and Paige met while they were in college. Beckett graduated and moved right into being a NHL hockey player. Soon he began making bad decisions. As the years go by, he’s finding that life isn’t turning out the way he expected. After graduating from college, Paige has started up her own company working on flipping houses. When Beckett and Paige meet unexpectedly, he doesn’t exactly remember her. That’s just fine with Paige but soon things seem to change. The author did a wonderful job world building and character development.
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Master Campania is the seventh tantalising book in this dark vampire romance series the Masters of the Consulate. This is one of my all-time favourite series and author. I am not sure how, but this series gets better with each book. Sexy vampires, yes please. I feel like I keep repeating myself when writing a review for Sylvia but everything I have ever said about her books is true from one to the other. Masters of the Consulate is a wonderful paranormal tale where a harsh and savage underworld that is so deliciously dark and gritty, epic, and explosive exists. Master Campania is as delectable as he is vicious as he is sexy.……. Be still my heart. Dark and dirty are my favourite and Sylvia always delivers. With vampires, witches, fated mates, magic, secret agendas, politics, psychics, and other paranormal beings and so much more you cannot put this book down. There is greed and revenge, plenty of chemistry, unbound danger, high emotion, lots of action, highly suspenseful, palpable intensity not to mention it is steaming hot where sparks fly the purebloods are once again in a fight for their lives as they take on those that want them gone. I cannot wait for book 8. You must read the book in order because otherwise you will miss out on the backstories of these sinful delights. Do not worry you are going to love them.
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 Bishop2023-07-28 20:27:162023-08-03 12:30:29Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop
Enjoyable second chance romance The 4th book in the Code if Honour Series is Chase and Angelica’s story. This is an entertaining and sweet second chance romance story told in dual POV. Angelica grows so much throughout the story and it was heartwarming to see. This can be read as a stand-alone but this author’s writing is awesome and the whole series is a worthy read. Recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-07-28 20:15:382023-08-03 14:28:50Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East
This is part of the Code of Honor series, focusing on Angelica and Chase. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. This is a second chance romance which will make you fall in live with the characters and never wish to leave their world.
I really enjoy the way the author writes, it’s easy to follow and enhances the reading experience. The characters in particular are very well constructed. The emotions can be felt alongside them as you read, and the chemistry/tension is built as the story unfolds very well. Experiencing their torment with them and witnessing the character development is a pleasure and bring joy while reading.
I will be seeking out other books from this author because if this series in any indication of what awaits, I won’t be disappointed!
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This is the second book in the Code of Honor series, focusing on Jody and Holt. This can be read as a standalone, however I recommend reading the first book.
Once again, the story was written wonderfully, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. The characters have been created in a way that showcases their vulnerabilities and trauma but allows you to accompany them in their development and their romance. You can’t help but root for the couple throughout.
I really felt for Jody in particular, her situation can’t have been easy, but she found the strength to remove herself and move forward with Holt’s assistance.
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This is the fourth book in the Code of Honor series and it is just as good as the others. The chemistry between the main characters is brilliant and I loved watching is grow as the book went on. The story fit them both so well added to the enjoyment. This is an author I have become more and more familiar with and I have enjoyed each book I have read. This whole series is the perfect example as to why I will always read her books. This book was a great addition to the series.
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 Baker2023-07-28 16:00:142023-08-03 14:33:47Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker
Jude and Angelica…where to start? Forbidden love? Love from afar? 12 year age gap? I can understand why Jude stayed away but oh, my heart hurts for him being that lonely. These two have some issues to get through and they will. As the older one in the relationship, I’ll say it can feel different because society paints a jaded picture but pooh. Women can have younger men. My husband is 10 years younger. I was rooting for Angelica once she realized what she had. I was rooting for Jude all the way. Coming into a mafia family wasn’t easy. The Hawke’s were different. They are a family and love each other. Don’t hide it, talk to someone. Dealing with his agoraphobia didn’t help. This book left me feeling every emotion. I think it’s the best Hawke book ever (even though you’ll write more). I couldn’t put it down. This author writes and you feel her soul in the writing. The passion and emotion are in it. You feel like you are almost in the middle of the action. Best writing of the year. More than 5 stars if I were allowed to.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-07-28 11:47:012023-08-03 12:16:45Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is the third book in the Code of Honor Series. Like the others, it functions as a standalone. However, I definitely recommend reading all of them as Brooke May has a fantastic writing style and does a fantastic job with her characters. Also, the main characters in each book are minor characters in the other books which gives you some insight into how they will behave in their book. This book is Chase’s Story. I was anxiously awaiting Chase’s story ever since he was the uncomfortable driver of Patience after her and Duke had their night together. Chase has literally never had a relationship with anyone. Sure he has been with many girls but he’s never met one that made him want to get to know her better. That is until he meets Angelica. Angelica is a teacher who definitely wasn’t expecting anything from Chase, well she honestly wasn’t expecting Chase at all. Brooke May does a fantastic job writing both Chase and Angelica, as characters, you can see that they have been through a lot and yet they both had a lot of growing up to do. I definitely think that the most growth in this story was seen with Chase who thought the military had him ready for anything. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the Code of Honor Series. Brooke May does a fantastic job with all of her characters and the plots of the series itself are amazing. I definitely feel like they are quick easy romances that you can read on a rainy day. I love her writing style and cannot wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-07-28 11:35:482023-08-03 14:32:36Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek
This is the second book in the Code of Honor series. This definitely functions as a standalone but I recommend reading the first book (Courage of Us) first, as the characters in this book are mentioned in the first book and it really just gives you a feel for the town of Centennial, Montana where they were all born and raised. This book features Jody and Holt. Holt is one of the main group that was introduced in the first group. He was a member of the Air Force and has no plans to settle down. Jody lives in the shadow of her sister who is a famous musician. Jody and Holt happen to meet at a bar and at the first touch they know that one night isn’t going to be enough. Once again, Brooke may writes amazing characters with amazing chemistry. Their dialogue is absolutely enchanting. I am absolutely loving this series and I cannot wait to see how she continues to develop the city of Centennial and this group of characters! I definitely recommend this series and this book specifically!
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I didn’t think I had a favorite in this series but Master Campania and Willow have just become my favorites. He rules a vampire territory in Italy and sh’es a sassy little witch that thinks she know it all. They both teach other their is more to life and learn to love. The action was fast-paced. It has been since book 1. I loved seeing everyone back in action. Lucianna is amzing and I am still following what is happening in their battle. An amazing journey for all of them. Campania and Willow have left me wanting more of this lustful, flirty and spicy couple. All is good in this this book. My only complaint is that I have to wait until October for the next. 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-07-28 11:30:562023-08-03 12:16:32Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell
Fresh take on an enemies to lovers story! I love that the change was gradual. It made it seem way more plausible and realistic. The flow of the story really worked and kept me guessing what the outcome would be. Now to go back and read the others in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2023-07-28 11:27:452023-08-03 14:31:43Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Emmye Marihugh
Regaining Integrity is Book Four of the Code of Honor Series. It can easily be read as a standalone but after reading this book I know that I will be going back and reading the first books in the series. The story is told from the POV of the two main characters, Angelica, and Chase. The two first met in high school but because Angelica Reece was a math nerd, she went unnoticed by almost everyone, unless she was being targeted by the school bully, Cera. The hottest boy in school was Chase Thorne and everyone knew it, including Chase, who used it to his advantage to sleep with every girl in his high school class. Cera was Chase’s high school girlfriend and she tormented Angelica every chance she could. Angelica had a crush on Chase in high school, but he never paid any attention to her. That is, until one day when he did something so horrible to her that it made Angelica the laughing stock of the school and ruined her senior year in high school. After that she swore that she wanted nothing to do with Chase ever again.
Fast forward several years and Angelica has flourished from a nerdy wallflower into a stunning young woman. She is strong, feisty, courageous, determined, smart, and fiercely independent. Angelica now teaches math at the local school and Chase Thorne’s nephew Ridge is one of her students. When Chase returns to town Ridge tells his uncle that he has a crush on his teacher so of course Chase needs to meet her. At first sight of Angelica, Chase goes ga-ga for her and becomes determined to date her. He does not recall meeting her before, does not remember her from high school, and certainly has no recollection of the horrid way he treated her. Unlike Chase, Angelica has not forgotten what he did to her and refuses to fall for Chase’s charm when he pours it on thick. She also refuses to admit that she is attracted to Chase as much as he is attracted to her.
This was one of the best second-chance romance books that I have read in a long time. The story flowed beautifully, the dialogue was realistic and natural, and the characters were engaging. I loved to watch how Angelica flourished from a geeky math nerd in high school into a strong, independent woman who exuded confidence. Chase was someone I wanted to smack a couple of times for being so dense, but I could also see that deep down he was genuinely a nice guy. I enjoyed watching his growth as a character and the sweet, sincere, kind, caring man that he became. The character of Cera was infuriating and man did I ever want to slap her a few times. She was cruel, bossy, and really needed to be put in her place. She was a bully in every sense of the word, and I was happy to see that both Angelica and Chase stood up to her on separate occasions. This book had drama, suspense, teen angst, bullying, romance, passion, chemistry, and love. I highly recommend this book!
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 Barnes2023-07-28 11:21:302023-08-03 14:31:18Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
My go-to genre isn’t necessarily to pick a thriller, so I was pleasantly surprised with Shadowed Obsession. Suspense was woven throughout the novel as Keira’s stalker ramped up their tactics and sexual tension rose between Keira and her attractive retired Seal neighbor, Cade. I am glad this is a series with the Shadowy Defense Security company Cade is a part of, I felt like there was so much more to explore with Cade and his partner’s backgrounds. Pieces of their stories were touched upon, but between the Shadow Defense prior military experiences and the clients Keira had at the PR firm, there are a lot of opportunities to expand upon and I hope character development overlaps! Very enjoyable read, with just the right amount of sexual tension to make the romance aspect just as fun!
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I haven’t read a good sports romance story for a while so when I saw this one, I grabbed it. Now it is book 9 in the series and I have only read 1 of the others from this series but they are easily read as standalones.
I really liked the characters in this story, yes, I will admit Wyatt was not one of those characters you get an instant connection with but I think I ended up liking him even more because of how much his character grew over the story and there was some great character development with him. Serena was a really nice character and I loved that this wasn’t one of those instant, one night stand kind of relationships. It was lovely to see the whole thing develop over the story.
Overall, a really great read, I definitely mist read some of the other from the series now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2023-07-28 07:14:052023-08-03 14:30:06Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Katie Matthews
5 Stars Love Bites More (The Darkness & Light Duology, and the Love Bites World) by TL Clark
Love Bites More is the third book in The Darkness & Light Duology and the Love Bites World. This is a wonderfully written Paranormal/MM/Romance that I absolutely loved reading. I was instantly pulled in and had a hard time putting it down. The attention to detail, and characters that are creative, relatable and fully developed make for quite the adventure. I loved that the author gave us a bring you ul to speed at the beginning that way if you hadn’t read the other books you’ll know what has happened and who they are. This one is my favorite yet but the others are just as good. These three take us on quite the emotional journey of trying to figure each other out and how to make it all work. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-07-28 04:46:272023-08-03 14:29:47Love Bites More (The Darkness & Light Duology, and the Love Bites World) by TL Clark – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
I am totally in love with this series and this talented, creative author! The Brooks family is qwerky, 100% relatable and real. They all weave their way into your heart so easily. This second book of the series is mainly about Carter and Sunny but you still have glimpses of the rest of the family. If you haven’t actually read book 1 don’t worry there is nothing stopping you from reading this book and fully enjoying it but I say read them all! I can’t wait for more from the Love on Tap series. I just know there is so much more fun to be had with these wonderful characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-07-28 03:54:392023-08-03 14:29:25Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jules Herbert
Master Campania, a pureblood who rules his region of vampires with a strong hand, is tasked with finding a group of witches guilty of forging an alliance with his enemies. If the cackling troublemakers are still hiding out in the nightclubs he controls, the job should be easy. Except for the sharp-tongued witch whose psychic powers allow her to see and know far too much. When they’re thrown together to find the witches from her coven, sparks and red-hot attraction fly between the age-old enemies. Willow is forced to help the broody vampire who sends her blood racing with unprecedented desire, but it proves daunting. The wiccan magic of her sisters is strong, and they will do everything in their power to keep the purebloods from discovering the real traitors the vampire master seeks to find. When a bloody battle ensues, the protective pureblood is left with a decision: bring her into his world for an eternity, going against the sacred rules he lives by, or lose her forever. Master Campania is the explosive seventh book in the Masters of the Consulate collection by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, enemies to lovers, vampire mafia romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different characters and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Another wonderful story in this series! Not as fun and funny as the first but still a good one. I love the family and all their quirks and of course I cant wait for Miller’s story as he seems the most rambunctious and entertaining of the three boys. Carter is more stoic and serious but his little librarian has all the stuff he is missing including but not limited to the outrageous octogenarian. I think I would have liked this more with less political entanglements as that seemed to pull out the more serious stuff.
Overall this is a cute story with fun sprinkled throughout. I look forward to Miller’s story and seeing what he has gotten into this time.
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 Helmick2023-07-27 20:02:462023-08-03 14:24:50Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Lisa Helmick
This is the second book of the Green St Girls but I believe it can be read as a stand-alone. I really like that Indigo is her own person and that the company is hers. I liked the idea of someone sending threatening letters and calls over this software I just didn’t like how the author tried to tie in her past in the threats. I’m glad indigo trusted Gideon enough to tell him about what happened to her and it helps us understand why she is so against finding a person. It just wasn’t believable that her father would be the person making threats. I really thought the relationship with Gideon and Indigo was cute, I’m glad they got a happy ending.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarian2023-07-27 13:56:002023-08-03 14:22:53Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Darian Vester
This is the 4th book in the Code of Honour Series. It can be read as a standalone, however I will be going back to read the others as I enjoyed this one. The author does a great job with these characters. I love seeing the growth of Angelica from the shy nerdy school girl into a woman who is strong and determined. She has her walls around her to protect her and those walls don’t let just anyone in and they aren’t easy to get through as Chase finds out.
Chase was your typical popular boy at school. He saw women as nothing more that entertainment for one night. He never gave Angelica a thought in that way only ever noticing her when he wanted help with his work. So when he returns home and meets his nephews teacher he sees the woman that Angelica has become. She is everything he never knew he wanted. However Angelica isn’t prepared to give in so easily no matter how attracted to him she is. Can he work hard to break her walls and finally learn how to treat a women? Can Angelica let down her guard and risk letting him in?
This story is a second chance romance. The attraction and chemistry jumps and sizzles of the page and keeps you reading to find out what happens next.
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 Carr2023-07-27 13:54:252023-08-03 14:22:46Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr
Wonderful! Heartbreaking. I was so saddened to see how Priscilla grows up and what she has to endure so young. It is reassuring somewhat to know that Riordan always loved her, even if he didn’t admit it to himself. She is a strong woman in the life she now leads, the choices she makes and the chances she takes. I hoped throughout that they could find their way back to each other someday, but both of them are really put through the ringer with Grigori and a spur of the moment wedding. This author had me dying at the end with the little twist thrown in. I look forward to seeing what happens with Lachlan.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2023-07-27 10:22:542023-07-27 10:22:54Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Carrie Reed
This is the fourth book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series but they can be read as a standalone. This is a great series that you will enjoy reading for sure. I have enjoyed this author’s books from the first one I picked up and I am never let down. This book is no different. It is a well written story about second chances and what fate has planned for these two characters. I enjoyed watching the growth as well as the chemistry with these two. Their attraction heats up the pages and leaves you coming back for more. This is a fast paced romance story that is hard to put down. A story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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Reticent Hawke is the second book in the wonderful The Hawke Family Second Generation series. A forbidden romance best friend’s older sister trope. Gwyn is one of my favourites to say I was excited to see this book out is an understatement. I have read every book by Gwyn and have fallen in love with each and everyone but the Hawkes past and present have a special place in my heart. The second generation are here and are just as loveable. This page turner is full of tension and angst, secrets and lies, fear and danger and so much more. Reticent Hawke is just as fantastic as the others. Gwyn has a gift with her story telling and she intricately weaves multi layered and complex threads that are well written and well thought out. It is not hard to fall in love with the characters who are well developed and did I mention sexy. Told in different POV’s I love that we get a more comprehensive insight into these commanding characters. I am not going to give anything away you need to grab a copy and find out what happens for yourself because it is that good. Now I just must wait anxiously for the next instalment.
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 Bishop2023-07-27 07:12:382023-08-03 12:29:45Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenni Bishop
These two had me chuckling at the flirting, the sparks and the chemistry. He wants her. She wants him, but doesn’t. Ridge wants to have a crush on her. This is the sweetest romance and I still love the moments when Cera gets hers. A fun story where the tables turn, hearts shine and love is found. Characters are fantastic This is one of the best series out there in the romance genre. I love it when the author takes us back there. I can’t wait wait to return again. Take me back to Montana.A quick read that you will enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-07-27 06:52:182023-08-03 12:16:12Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell
4.5 stars It has been a while since I have read one of Brooke’s books. I was excited when I saw this one as Brooke is one author that you just have to have the book. Regaining Integrity is the captivating fourth book in the Code of Honor series. It could be read as stand-alone, but I recommend that you read them in order to get character backstories. This military romance story is so easy to lose time as the pages turn. Brooke’s writing style make the story flow well. My only complaint is once again that the story is too short. It is a steamy, sweet read and it will leave you wanting more as all of Brooke’s stories do because they are good. The well-developed characters are beautifully written and feel real and it is easy to become invested in them. I cannot wait to read what comes next.
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Cruel Start is another great installment in the Hidden Valley Elite Series, and now it’s Phoenix’s turn to share his story with readers, and he didn’t disappoint.
Cruel Start is a great title for this book as it is somewhat of a cruel start for Phoenix and his “surfer girl,” Aspen! The chemistry between these two is electrifying, but they have a lot of things to overcome before they find their happily ever after!
This book is a little different from the previous books as now the characters I have come to love have now moved on to college, and I actually liked Phoenix a lot earlier on than I did the male characters in the earlier books. He wasn’t all that nice to Aspen in the beginning, but now that he knows she is pregnant, he has no intention of shirking his duties as a father.
What I have come to discover about Aspen, I like. I don’t know as much about her as I do about Phoenix because I have gotten to know him just a little bit in the previous books. Both are going to be complex and complicated characters because of the parents they have. Each has issues with relationships and love because of their parents, with the exception of Phoenix’s mother, but I am hoping they work through those for the sake of their relationship and because I like them as individuals.
The book isn’t very long as this serves as a prequel for the upcoming books, but Vaughn packed a lot of things in those pages that just give us a little taste of what is to come. Looking forward to getting to know more about these two in the next few books!
Sometimes, I wish I weren’t a Hawke…especially because I’m in love with one. Years of living on the streets taught me one hard lesson… Don’t trust anyone. People are inherently bad and will do bad things any chance they get. So, when the Hawkes took me under their wings… I put up walls so high that no one could ever climb over them. Most stopped trying. It was the way I liked it. Locked away in my own little world. Protected from anything that could hurt me. But the very person I try so hard to keep out is the only one I want to let in. I dream about her touch. Crave her in a way I have no right to. She’s my best friend’s older sister. No matter what…I have to keep my hands off Angelina… Because she’s a Hawke. Reticent Hawke is the second book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series from USA Today Bestselling Author Gwyn McNamee. Grab this angsty forbidden, billionaire, reverse age gap, best friend’s older sister, contemporary romance about a broken man, an older woman, a danger neither of them sees coming, and desire neither of them can deny.
USA Today Best Selling author Gwyn McNamee is an attorney, wife, and mother. Originally from the Midwest, Gwyn relocated to her husband’s home town of Las Vegas in 2015 and is enjoying her respite from the cold and snow. Gwyn has been writing down her crazy stories and ideas for years and finally decided to share them with the world. She loves to write stories with a bit of suspense and action mingled with romance and heat. When she isn’t either writing or voraciously devouring any books she can get her hands on, Gwyn is busy adding to her tattoo collection, golfing, and stirring up trouble with her perfect mix of sweetness and sarcasm (usually while wearing heels).
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Math nerd and wallflower, Angelica Reece was a shy girl with a crush on an older boy until it came crashing down around her. It created an impenetrable wall around her heart the grown and confident woman she is now continues to keep up.
Teaching a subject she allows loved was all she needed until one student’s uncle comes rocking back into Centennial, Montana and her life. His appearance and constant attention upsets not only her well-constructed life but her heart as well.
Chase
Hit and quit, that’s how Chase Thorne operated with every woman with the exception of a few in his life. Romancing and looking to the future was never on his mind.
Until she appeared, bringing every naughty teacher fantasy to life.
Chase is put through a test no amount of military experience could prepare him for as he learns how to care more about a woman than just for a single evening.
Can an integrity Chase helped to shatter years ago be regained or will Angelica be the one who got away?
Born and raised in Northern Wyoming. Brooke spent a great deal of her childhood and even well into her adulthood in her imagination and creating different stories. With an overactive imagination life has been truly entertaining.
A mother of two wild and reckless boys and a wife; Brooke keeps busy year round doing things with her pups and family. When she isn’t writing, can usually be spotted walking somewhere in town, at the library with her youngest, or up in the mountains four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, and some hunting. A notebook and camera are never far from her side when she is out on her adventures with her family.
She loves hearing from readers and anyone who feels like talking. Feel free to pay her a visit whenever.
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My second book from N.D Jackson, second in this series and this didn’t disappoint. Although it could technically be read as a stand alone, reading book one in the Green St. Girls series would give some background information. This book is focused on Indigo where the first focused on Athena. I am really impressed on how I am totally captured and sucked into Jackson’s writing. I feel all the emotions deeply. I do hope this series continues on with the other Green St Girls.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin DeRomahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin DeRoma2023-07-26 19:16:432023-08-03 14:15:13Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Erin DeRoma
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