This is one of the most intense and suspenseful romance novels I have read this year. Right up there at the top of the list, this author is vastly becoming one of my favorite romance authors. The stories are well-developed and researched. They feel like you are in there with the main characters. I find myself feeling all the emotions as Ellawyn is going through the major drama in her life. When Beckett comes into her life, you can feel the peace and comfort he brings. Benji is my favorite character. He could be anybody’s grandpa. The emotion coaster is felt throughout the whole book. I dare you to put the book down. Ellie and Beck both bring baggage to the relationship. What’s refreshing is they admit it. Can they work through it and make their relationship work? The force is strong between them. You’ll have to read it to see. The plot is strong. So smooth that it just flows between characters. I am a fan of how personal the whole story feel. Great read. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
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 Kittell2022-06-09 07:51:402022-06-09 07:51:40Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Shelly Kittell
Finding starlight was such an amazing read! This is the first book I’ve read by Shannon Nikole and she did not disappoint. It’s got romance but it also has that suspense! I won’t mention exactly what, but during some parts it can be rather dark. But I’m here for it! I fell in love, I cried, I laughed, I was angry…I just felt every emotion, and that’s what I love in book. Also reminds me of Safe Haven. HIGHLY recommend this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2022-06-09 07:50:152022-06-09 07:50:15Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Ashley Sugar
Such a good book. I love the descriptions in this book. There is such detail. Morgan is awesome. She is imperfect in so many ways and that is what brings her to life in the story. I am ready to start the next book now to see how her story continues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2022-06-09 07:49:452022-06-09 07:49:45Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Michelle Collier
This book made me feel all the feels. It had me laughing till I cried, and made me feel worry for Morgan Cutler. Watching her learn about her power of seeing ghosts at the age of 40 makes me feel like this book was meant for me. You don’t see very many heroines in their late 40’s dealing with a ghosts, and evil incarnate. I don’t live in the Detroit area, but this author made me feel like that was my temporary home. I loved the writing and the details and the romance and the action. It was well blended together and not one took center stage. I look forward to reading book 2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2022-06-09 07:49:202022-06-09 07:49:20Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Just WOW! Really enjoyed each book. Every couple has phenomenal chemistry. I highly recommend this steamy series. I can’t wait to read every book this author has.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Slaglehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Slagle2022-06-09 07:41:572022-06-09 07:41:57Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells- Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle
I loved this series we get to see Six men that are bastard brothers, bound by blood. We get to see them meet six smart and sensual women with secrets of their own. And one evil father bent on destroying them all. The characters are amazing and strong with their little quirks that make them feel real.
Lost Bastard: Aleksei Voronov is an orphan and he had to fight for everything he ever owned. So, when he discovers a kindred spirit along with a family, he never knew this inked deviant must make an impossible choice between his powerful father and the woman who stole his heart. Cold Bastard: Archer Blackwood is rich cold and controlled man he built his empire on his own. He finds himself entangled with a sexy codebreaking babe who warms his cold heart, he’ll be forced to decide whether to risk everything to keep her safe. Wild Bastard: Kai Jones is a surfer joker Delta Force operative he left his beach boy persona back in Hawaii but when his path collides with a forbidden siren from his past, his feelings threaten to drown him. Can he keep up the fight against Finch when faced with the women who abandoned him without a word? True Bastard: Liam Harker is a tough cunning a no-nonsense police officer and he is no stranger to sin. When he finds unlikely help in the form of an angelic nun, he becomes torn between his duty to his brothers and the impossible attraction he feels toward his angel of mercy. Dark Bastard: Sam Sarkhan is a warrior he is determined and troubled and is ready to end it all until fate guided him to a young woman with a wounded soul just like his. His father has big plans for him, and he’ll need to overcome his demons if he wants to escape Finch’s sinister clutches for good and save his woman. King Bastard: Lazarus “Oz” King is ruthless and he swore to deliver the killing blow to his father, and he won’t let love make him weak. But after a dazzling female doctor lands in his arms, he’ll have to take a gamble and plunge into the fight of his life to keep her safe. Can these six men keep their woman safe from their father? Can they overcome their past and move forward? Will they be-able to bring their so-called father down? Will they have a happily ever after? I highly recommend this series…. Tracy @tracym
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2022-06-09 07:41:392022-06-09 07:41:39Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Tracy Manderson
Brilliant box-set The whole series in one place. This is one not to be missed right up to the last book where dark and broody meets impulsive and snarky. I really enjoyed all their interactions. A roller coaster ride of events filled with high stakes emotions from the start to the bittersweet end. The author has done an exceptional job creating an intriguing and suspenseful series and keeping true to the characterisation throughout the whole series. Highly recommended.
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 East2022-06-09 07:41:232022-06-09 07:41:23Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Rayne East
This is a superb collection of stories. Great suspense and romance. Wonderful characters. I recommend the box set so you can binge read all of them. The only bad thing about it is when the reading adventure is over. Gotta love those book/series hangovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2022-06-09 07:41:072022-06-09 07:41:07Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Naomi McDonald
Lazarus King, “The King Bastard,” cares about his family. There are five other brothers of his that he knows about. All he wants to do is keep them protected. In the first book of the Dark Sparrow box set, his father Jamieson Finch, has tried to kill King’s mother and he will do anything he can to make sure none of his brothers are harmed by the ruthless man. This is where Deva comes in. The physical therapist who has her own secrets to hide. She is called in to look after one of Lazarus’s brothers, the “Lost Bastard,” Aleksei Voronov. She takes up at job at the gym that he works out at in order to keep a close eye on him. This book is thrilling, entrapping, and sexy! Book Two: Zoe, a former Department of State employee, is tasked with watching over the “Cold Bastard,” Archer Blackwood. She can speak a ton of different languages and is hired on as an interpreter at Blackwood Corporation. She is intrigued by this beautiful man from the first time she laid eyes on him. And her first couple of days working for him have been no walk in the park. Jamieson Finch, is once again, up to no good. This man is ruthless and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Will Zoe be able to outsmart him, or will her life come crashing down? This book is captivating. Book Three: Isabel Osborne, the smart and beautiful businesswoman is tasked with finding out more information on Jamieson Finch. Little does she know that by agreeing to this job, a blast from her past is about to walk into her life again. Her best friend, Gabrielle Thorn, has no idea that this mission would stir up feelings in the blonde-haired business owner, just that Izzy is the perfect one for the job. The “Wild Bastard” is not to messed with. Kai may look like just a scrumptious snack, always wearing a Hawaiian shirt, but he is also lethal. Will their relationship spark and burn for one another or will it simply fizzle out? Book Four: The “True Bastard,” also known as Liam Harker, of Chicago Police Department was just trying to crack the code to Finch’s financials when he is blind-sided by Sister Catriona Walsh. Chewy, Liam’s furry best friend, is quick to become attached to the woman. She is great with numbers and said to be the perfect one to bring down Finch for good. Everything is going according to plan, until it isn’t. The Bastard Brothers are once again on a mission that could end up with someone dead. Book Five: The “Dark Bastard,” Sam Sarkhan, is the most mysterious of his brothers. Only a few know of the dark past that he hides. Everything he has been through is almost too much, but in a twist of fate, a woman by the name of Ellie McLaren, a Chicago 911 dispatcher, pulls him out of the darkness he was drowning in. Once again, on the hunt for Finch, the lives of everyone involved are put on the line. Will the darkness swallow them all or will their evil father finally be stopped? Book Six: The “King Bastard,” Lazarus King, the man who started this all and banded the brothers together. He will stop at nothing to end Finch, even if he loses himself in the process. He’s been through a lot and will do anything to keep his family and their loved ones safe. But in steps Doctor Sasha Landry. He’s dealt with her before but the fact that she stands up to him and challenges him anytime she can, doesn’t sit well for the bastard who must have control of everything. Finch is hiding and they must find him. Lazarus has become obsessed with hunting him. Will the obsession get someone he loves killed or will they succeed in taking Finch down? This series is a must read. It kept me wanting more and I was not ready for it to be over!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mercedes Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMercedes Jones2022-06-09 07:40:512022-06-09 07:40:51Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Mercedes Jones
This was such a good find! 6 amazing books that help my engagement and interest! The books were beyond spectacular! I was hooked on every single one! Each book held my interest and had me literally on the edge of my seat! These were impossible to put down!
I loved how each book could be read as a stand alone, but why would you want to just read one? I loved each one had a story of a character of one of the 6 brothers we learned about, and their story. The females they meet that complete them, but also push them and test their limits! I found the females courageous and ruthless as the men were! The books were full of suspense and a mysterious tone. Things in everyone were not as they seemed. They were all gripping and had the shock factors I love.
Could not get enough of this series and all the characters it held! I was held and wanting more as I read through the books! I highly recommend the series and author! You are in for a great time!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-06-09 07:40:242022-06-09 07:40:24Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Lorrene Huisman
This is a wonderful series! I LOVE the different storylines and all the characters. Lucky you! You get access to all these guys in one shot! This series has thrills, chills, drama and hotties! Sassy spitfire ladies and those MEN ! Plus the stories are filled with intrigue and suspense! Each story kept me on the edge and I read late into the night to reach the conclusions! This is one of my favorite series that I enjoy over and over!
Cold Bastard is my absolute favorite in the series because it left me speechless. This book….this book was so good! It was intriguing and kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved everything about the two main characters. Archer is strong, smart heck-a good looking and British! Yes I said British!!! He is a muscular, tattooed suit wearing British speaking hottie!! Although he looks good in sweatpants as well. He is cold and emotionless until a little fireball known as Zoe shows up in his life. Zoe is a curvy little redhead with a smart mouth. She is supremely intelligent and takes nothing from anyone. I enjoyed how she was so body conscious…it made her seem more real. The back and forth between these two is electric! I could not get enough of their banter. I could never decide whether to read slower or faster. Either way was torture. This story did bring out many emotions while reading. I was irritated a few times along with shocked, worried and in awe. I usually am a fan of the male in the story but Zoe’s part was so good that I just am a fan of them both. Although Archer does pull ahead…because of that smexy British Accent!!
They are all just as delightful and sinfully sexy as Cold Bastard. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes back and forth banter between characters and intrigue, suspense and some drama.
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 Helmick2022-06-09 07:40:092022-06-09 07:40:09Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick
India Kells’s Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) is a steamy and action-packed ride! I greatly enjoyed reading about the Bastard Brothers and their lady loves. Each book is well written with well-written, complex characters that make you want to cheer and scream. I absolutely adored the way the brothers all reluctantly come together. The fellas are awesome and the Dark Sparrows even more so. I love the way that they realize they are stronger together. If you love action with a healthy dose of sizzle, this is a great series for you. I look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-06-09 07:39:522022-06-09 07:39:52Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by La Toya Lewis
I loved every book in this boxset. It is a unique set where each book focuses on a separate brother but they are all linked and I would strongly recommend reading them in order so you get a real feel for the brothers, their lives and their current situations.Each brother has a unique upbringing a with some trauma, the thing they have in common is their father. Their father is one evil man who will stop at nothing to destroy his sons. Now the brother must work together to end their father and protect the ones they love. These books are filling with suspense, danger and romance and it is a story that will give you from beginning to end.
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 Carr2022-06-09 07:39:352022-06-09 07:39:35Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Kerry Carr
Dark Sparrow Box Set contains 6 compelling and enthralling books that you will instantly fall in love with and leave you wanting more.
It is a boxset of romantic suspense stories of six sexy and alpha bastard brothers. One horribly evil father. With six women who have secrets of their own who find the overbearing men they fall in love.
Books in the Box Set:
Book 1 – Lost Bastard – Aleksei and Deva’s story.
Book 2 – Cold Bastard – Archer and Zoe’s story.
Book 3 – Wild Bastard – Kai and Isabelle’s story.
Book 4 – True Bastard – Liam and Catriona’s story.
Book 5 – Dark Bastard – Sam and Ellie’s story.
Book 6 – King Bastard – Lazarus and Sasha’s story.
All dark action-packed reads that have you on the edge of the seat whilst journeying along with these men and women as India puts them through their paces. Dark pace’s that are fraught with pain, danger, fear, frustration, and angst all of which is palpable.
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 Bishop2022-06-09 07:39:192022-06-09 07:39:19Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Jenni Bishop
This entire series was remarkable. I was so drawn to all the characters and the trials they each went through. As a family of sorts they stick together to fight their evil father.
Lost Bastard Book 1
WOW WOW WOW!!! This book had me on the brink throughout. This is the first book I have read from this amazing author India Kells. I will certainly be reading more. This book is based on the mob underworld and has so many twists and turns you will not be able to put it down. Lots of lack of sleep with this one. The character building is phenomenal and you get very attached to the main characters as well as sub characters. I loved Deva and her bravery and outspoken attitude. She is a woman that has come into her own after coming back to Chicago. Is there anyone that can be trusted? I got to a point in this book where there would be a happily ever after or would make me cry my eyes out. India Kells, bravo as this was an amazing read.
Cold Bastard Book 2
This was an amazing book. The characters had me feeling all kinds of things. I even cried. So many twists and turns, I was on the edge of my seat. The intensity is palpable between Zoe and Archer. Zoe comes to work for Archer as a dark sparrow to keep an eye on him. Danger is close as he tries to close a deal to sell his Oil and gas refineries. Finch is always in the background in this novel as well. Pulling strings and trying to bring down a bastard son of his. If you loved book one you will fall in love with this book as well. Be prepared to not want to put this book down though. I pulled a very late night. Onto book 3 as I can not get enough of this fabulous author and series.
Wild Bastard Book 3
Author India Kells does it again. This book was top notch. Isabel and Kai have met before and fell in love until she left without notice. Isabel had her reasons. After 15 years they are face to face again, pain and lost love brings back hurt and remorse to Isabel. Isabel is the black sparrow in this story and is put in close proximity to Finch. Finch wants to become Mayor of Chicago and enlists Isabel’s company to handle his campaign. I can not believe what happens in this book. Finch is worse than I ever thought. This story was a turning point in the series. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen in book 4. If you haven’t read this series, It is a must read.
True Bastard Book 4
In the continuing story of the Bastard Series, author India Kells sucks you into the story right from the start. I read this book so quickly. I loved the story of Liam and Catriona. Liam is a Chicago police officer and Catriona is a great money tracker. The brothers are recouping after their last run in with Finch but still working hard to bring him down. They place their hopes in Catriona to find where Finch is hiding his money so they can cut it off. She has her work cut out for her as danger begins to surround them. A few more characters are added to this story and brings a heart warming conclusion. On to book 5. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen. I am so invested in all these characters I will miss them when the series is done. Dark Bastard Book 5
I am almost half way through the book and I am so angry at Finch. I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. I didn’t because I really need to know how this is going to turn out and well it’s my kindle. Ellie is a 911 operator and has nothing to do with this crazy world of treachery. She is on the brink of ending the non stop pain she is in emotionally when Sam calls her by mistake. One phone call may save them both or plunge them both into the beginning of a nightmare. Sam’s past comes to light in this novel and this man has suffered the obscene cruelties of life at the hands of his father. This was the first book in which a dark sparrow is not used. Gabrielle is not heard from at all. What is happening at that end? No one knows.
King Bastard Book 6
Loved Loved Loved this finale of this series. The eldest in the family and the doctor. The author was so dynamic in her story telling of this book. I literally could not put this book down. As always you get glimpses of all your favorite characters in this book as well. The closeness and struggles that come with most families. This book will have you riveted to your seat as you wait for the next foot to fall. The author does not disappoint in any way. This is a must read. I’m just sad that these wonderful characters have come to an end. I could read about them for much longer.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deb Robinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeb Robinson2022-06-09 07:38:552022-06-09 07:38:55Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Deb Robinson
Wow! This box set was exactly what I needed to get our of my reading slump. Six different book and each book comes with a different pair of people, each unique in their own ways. It was hard trying to figure out which couple was my favorite. They were all wonderful and badass in their own ways. Each is a stand alone book and not needed to read the others. The writing was simply amazing and I immediately was pulled in the world that the author created in each book! I’m impressed and will definitely re-reading this boxed set!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2022-06-09 07:38:372022-06-09 07:38:37Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Crystal Jimmo
This is a great series to binge read. Once you get started you won’t want to put them down. In my personal opinion each book was a bit better than its predecessor. The author does a great job of telling the stories of each individual brother and the women they come to love while trying to take down the man they call their father. I’m very glad I took a chance on an author that I had never heard of before because I have come to find some great stories that I want to keep going forever.
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-Alba2022-06-09 07:38:142022-06-09 07:38:14Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
The Dark Sparrow boxset was fantastic! This author is definitely a go to for me because their books are always amazing and I never want put them down! Here are a few reviews of my favorites from this boxset! Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2) This is the first book that i have read by this author and i really liked it! I was pulled into the story from the start and i couldn’t put it down! The characters in this book are fantastic, even if Archer was a bit much with his attitude. But other than that i loved both him and Zoe. This book was a little dark and i liked that aspect of it. It has some unexpected events and over all i thought this was an awesome book!
Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow #3) This story is all about second chances and with the history that Kai and Izzy have, there is alot going on in their lives. They work so well together but the amount of secrets weigh heavily on their shoulders and that can slowly drive people apart. This book had a little bit of everything. There is suspense, romance, action, danger and a whole lot of drama. It an extremely well written story that i lost myself in from the moment i picked it up. I would recommend it to a friend.
True Bastard (Dark Sparrow #4) This story is about Liam and Catriona Walsh. They were such awesome main charcters and so different than any characters I’ve read before. Their story intrigued me and I was pulled in from page one. This book was full of emotions, drama and danger. I couldn’t get enough.
Overall this is a great boxset and it comes with 6 full length books inside! I would definitely recommend this to a friend! Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2022-06-09 07:37:472022-06-09 07:37:47Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Oh my goodness, I am so glad I was able to read all 6 books at once, because I think I would have gone crazy while waiting to read the next book! This is an explosive series, full of sexy alpha males (a description I never thought I would ever use), strong, gorgeous, intelligent women, and a dark twisty story line that hooks you from the start. Over the course of 6 books we get to know 6 half-brothers, who call themselves the bastards and their father, Jamison Finch, a dark sick man, who after realizing his oldest son Lazarus, would not be taking over his empire, instead decides to use his resources to destroy his children. Lazarus a former MI6 operative has been working to take down his father and keep his brothers, Aleksei, Archer, Kai, Liam, and Sam safe. Lazarus reaches out to an old friend who runs a deep secret agency called Purgatory to help him destroy his father. The leader Beatrice is unwilling to involve her agents, but instead offers a different solution, her Dark Sparrows. Women she assisted in getting out of horrific situations and starting over with a clean slate, who have vowed to come to her aid whenever called. Each book focuses on one brother and the dark sparrow who comes into his life to help him with his specific concern. Over the course of the books, we get to see how truly evil Jamison is and the extremes he will go to destroy his sons and inflict even more damage than he already has, but we also get to see how the brothers learn to work together and fall in love with the women who come into their lives. Each story is extremely steamy and action keeps you focused until the final page. As the books progress, the subject matter does get darker, but it’s not overly descriptive with the darker elements. I love how the author is able to create strong women who were able to overcome their pasts and become the amazing women they are now., who don’t back down from a fight and will work with the men they love to overcome an evil megalomaniac bent on destruction. If you like action adventure, twists, steamy scenes, and fully developed characters who will keep you guessing until the final page this is definitely a series you will want to check out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2022-06-09 07:37:222022-06-09 07:37:22Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
Reading the Dark Sparrow books 1-6 was my first encounter with India Kells’ writing, and all I can say is WOW! This book series centers around half-blood brothers who all lead very different lives, but have all been sired and abandoned by the same dangerous criminal, Jamieson Finch. Each book spotlights a brother and one of the Dark Sparrows who is recruited in by Purgatory to aid in the mission of bringing Finch down. The Dark Sparrows are women who owe their lives to Purgatory for one reason or another, and have agreed to help them if the need ever arose.
I applaud Kells on her ability to make every story unique. Each brother and female lead is vastly different in personality and lifestyle, crafting completely different storylines. I enjoyed that many of the characters I grew to love in each book before continued to make an appearance so that it didn’t feel as if they were gone and their story was over. The books are written in a way that you could read any one of them as a standalone, but I highly suggest reading them all in order as each story does have parts that link the previous books together. If you like handfuls of romance, action and suspense, this just might be the perfect world to curl up with and get lost in.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2022-06-09 07:37:032022-06-09 07:37:03Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Katie Turner
I have read numerous books by India Kells and all of them have been AMAZING reads! When I saw that she was releasing a 6-book box set, I knew that I was going to read it! The best part about this box set is that each book revolves around a powerful couple. The way that the author writes these stories, it makes me feel as though I am in the middle of the action with them and not just a reader. If you are in need of a great series that has lots of great stories that you can binge read then this is the series for you! I found myself waking up at 3:30AM to keep reading as I could not put it down! You will fall in love with this series too! I cannot wait to tell my friends about this great box set!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-06-09 07:36:402022-06-09 07:36:40Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
This is the first series iv read by this author Six men bound by blood, each with their own secrets. Six women who are powerful in their own rights.
Book 1- Lost Bastard Lazarus King is the first brother we meet, he enlist the help of some powerful friends to help him keep one of his brothers Aleksei Voronov safe from their businessman and megalomaniac father Jamison Finch. We find out a lot about Aleksei in this book more so then Lazarus, and were also introduced too two more of the brothers who play small parts in this first part of this series. Jamison Finch is set on destroying the entire Chicago criminal underworld that Aleksei is part of and this is how we met the one of the first powerful women who are set to enter their lives. Devi Landry is a physical therapist who has been in hiding for the last ten years, she also has deep rooted connections to the criminal underworld and is brought in to help keep an eye on Aleksei, at first he is a job but as time goes on her secrets are unveiled and it become about them all Protecting her just as much as she is protecting Aleksei. These two fall deeply in love but due to their past experiences and trauma they are pushed apart when king sets to destroy everyone in his path. There’s wins ,deep losses and more trauma to add to their lives, will they make it out unscathed?.
Book 2 – cold bastard Zoe Sumerby Nerdy , spunky and extremely intelligent. Zoe is a genius at puzzles and languages, she is contacted by Lazarus king to help protect one of his brothers from their father Jameson Finch, who is on the war path yet again in retaliation for the war he tried to start with the syndicates. Zoe is asked to go in as help to keep an eye on Archer Blackwood, he’s currently looking for a translator as he sells off some of his oil rigs. Archer Blackwood owns one of the most powerful and influential Companies in the world Blackwood Energies. He’s a man driven by a cold heart and iron fist. With plenty of secrets of his own. As things start to unfold Zoe find herself being the one who needs the most protection as she finds herself trying to fiercely protect those she loves when Jamison Finch starts to unleash his destruction. Betrayal, secrets, alpha men and unrequited love, this is a great second book in this series it continues on from the first books flawlessly.
Book 3- Wild Bastard Following on from the second book we’re back at it with our crew, Lazarus king and Gabrielle Thorne enlists the help of her closest friend the mysterious Isabel Osborne to help them find out what Jamison Finch is up too. unbeknownst to Kai Jones he gets the shock of his life when he realises who the new woman is that’s going to help them . Isabel is the woman who broke his heart and left with no answer as to why. What is finch up too? Will Kai and Isabel get the answers they seek, and a their happy ending ?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelly murphyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelly murphy2022-06-09 07:36:172022-06-09 07:36:17Dark Sparrow Box Set, The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells – Review by Kelly Murphy.
This box set is original and the most action-packed, romantic suspense you’ll find on the market right now. This author has written six of the best books I’ve read and the best part is they are all in one set: Lost Bastard, Cold Bastard, Wild Bastard, True Bastard, Dark Bastard, King Bastard. Each of them is well-written and well-developed. The characters are individually defined. Though your classic battle of good and evil, it’s modernized and sexy. Finch is the evil bastard out to twist plans. The good guys win but they also hide secrets so the challenges abound in the battles. That is the best part of the story. Nothing is as it seems yet all is well. A plot that goes all over the place yet has no choppiness. The story is very engaging. I felt myself getting pulled in right from the beginning and it didn’t stop until the end of the story. I loved this set. I know you will to. Hit that one-click. You won’t regret it.
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 Kittell2022-06-09 07:35:452022-06-09 07:35:45Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Shelly Kittell
Amy Mckinley, wow love how the stories go back in forth with the characters. Love how Trey focuses on his work but he can’t deny love especially when is a girl that took a place in his heart. When he found out that someone kidnapped her it was now time to focus on getting her back.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Gonzalez2022-06-09 07:32:332022-06-09 07:32:33Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Charlene Gonzalez
Blood Oath by Amy McKinley is the second book in the Mafia Elite Series. The main characters are Sofia and Enzo. They have always been drawn to each other even when they were kids. Enzo and Sofia struggled in life with the crazy mafia looking for Sofia and Enzo trying his best to keep her safe. Amy Mckinley did a fantastic job once again with the series of the mafia elite. It’s crazy how she can picture these two characters chasing each other.
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As a hotel developer, Jonas is one of the most notorious Titans. He’s more than content with his playboy reputation, and after watching various friends fall in love, he has no interest or desire to follow in their footsteps. His focus is on just two things:
– Add more properties to his portfolio
– Add more notches to his bedpost
He allowed himself to care about someone once before, and he has no plans to do it again.
Mackenzie Broderick
A preacher’s daughter, she allowed herself to be deceived by her high school’s biggest playboy and has suffered for it since. Years later, she lands an audition for a life-changing opportunity. To further her career in the culinary world, she only has to:
– Beat out her competition for a restaurant contract
– Not fall victim to her ex-boyfriend’s charms
When playing games, there’s always a winner and a loser, and each is intent on triumphing over the other. Neither is prepared for what comes next when old feelings resurface. Before they can even think about a happily ever after, secrets are revealed and the rules of engagement change. Who will emerge the ultimate victor?
Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance.A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.
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I highly recommend these books and what better than to have them all at once in a set?
Book 2 Such a great book! The story was filled with steamy romance, drama and action making for an excellent read. I just love Zoe. She is such a strong, independent, beautiful woman yet she is fragile and slightly self conscious. I am super impressed with her skills as a translator and kind of jealous she has such a great thing going for her with that. The chemistry between her and her new boss Archer is off the charts and I love them together. My heart breaks for Zoe, as sometimes she feels like she is not good enough for a man like him and then other times I want to scream at them both to just communicate better! The drama that unfolds with Archer’s new business buy out and Zoe’s brother is super exciting and along with all the action, fighting and plotting, really gave the book that extra edge. The secondary characters are very loveable and just as interesting to get to know. I would highly recommend this book and I personally can not wait to read Kai and Izzy’s story.
Book 3 A great follow up to Cold Bastard. In this book we meet Kai and Izzy. I was so hoping for their story and my dreams came true. This book is a nice mix of romance and suspense, so it will have you engrossed the whole way through. Kai’s father is a douche and Kai will stop at nothing to bring his father’s company down while also dealing with this feelings for Izzy. Izzy was brought in to help bring Kai’s father’s business down but at the same time her past secrets are revealed. Izzy is a strong woman, and her personality had me loving her from the very beginning. I do wish Kai and Izzy were not in so many compromising situations, or I could see them together quicker, but then we wouldn’t have a great story right? Second chance romance is one of my top favorite genres, so this book was perfect and everything I wanted for Izzy and Kai. I would recommend reading to find out if Izzy and Kai can make it through all of this drama. This book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you start from the beginning. This author never disappoints.
Book 4 5 stars! I love India Kells! This is the fourth book in the series and it could be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading the previous three, it is nice to be introduced to the brothers starting with the first book. I love how all of the brothers are half brothers and have formed bond so tight because of their one common goal, to take their father down. Liam and Catriona’s story had me hooked as much as the previous stories. The characters were nicely developed and the story was easy to follow and get lost in. I can totally understand Catriona’s choice to become a nun, but I can also see the strong attraction and pull she has to Liam, so of course I was rooting for her to ditch the sisterhood and get her man. Liam, I was happy to hear that he at least had some love growing up with his uncle, but being thrust into the world of his father, Jamison Finch, he knew nothing but violence and defiantly no love. Meeting Catriona I see him finding love in his life again, and he deserves it. This story has a lot of action, romance, drama, and suspense, it is the perfect combination. I really can’t wait to see what happens with the next brother Sam since that epilogue had me on the hook!
Book 5 I love that this series is not based solely on romance, but that there is action and drama. It sucks to see the brothers all still fighting their father, he is seriously deranged! My heart broke in the beginning to learn how Ellie and Sam were both feeling about life, but seriously awesome twist that Sam happens to call Ellie’s phone instead of his brothers and a bond forms between them. I liked watching Sam and Ellie dealing with and surviving in Jamison’s home and being basically held prisoner. The bond between the brothers, even though they haven’t known each other long is beautiful. Watching Ellie and Sam fight their inner demons and come together is sweet. At the end we get a glimpse of the next story which is involving Lazarus, fantastic name, and I have been most excited to read his story!
Book 6 Excellent ending to the Dark Sparrow series. I was happy to finally get to see what was going on with Lazarus and to see if he would get his own happily ever after. As with the first five books in the series, this author really has a way with getting you hooked. Sasha is such a strong and independent woman, and she seems like just the right type of woman that Lazarus would need by his side. The trauma she has to go through while being held captive and then fighting Jamison alongside everyone else makes her truly awesome to me. Lazarus, like all his brothers before, acts like Sasha needs protected and can’t defend herself, and I know it is all for fear of losing her, but we know she is a total baddie and could handle anything that is thrown at her. I wish the ending was a little more dramatic, but I was very satisfied especially with the epilogue.
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This was a very fun tale. 4 friends and their tales. All showing how similar but also how very different these friendships are. Friendship and adventure lead through each tale, as well as the strength of each individual. This was an interesting read and I love anything Greek Mythology. The road it takes you down is one of fairy tale and myth all in one. I would read this and other tales again.
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This is a great romance story that has a fantasy element interwoven throughout. I though this was a well written book that pulls you into the lives of the characters. I enjoyed the multiple points of view that you get to experience this book through, and the different aspects that brings to the story. This is still a relatively new author to me but the more of her work I read the more I am enjoying of it. I thought this was a strong start to a new series and I am looking forward to whatever is to come next.
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 Baker2022-06-08 08:04:072022-06-08 08:04:07Romance under Aquarius (Stargazing Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Kerry Baker
I enjoyed this suspenseful romance story. I found this story to be well written and hard to put down. The author has great writing skills as well as attention to details that made the story realistic. The characters pull you into the story from the beginning. They are connectable and kept me coming back for more. This is a story where she is running from her past and he is returning home. The problem becomes that there is someone lurking in the shadows. This is where the story turns into action and romance. I found myself hoping these two characters would find their happily ever after but fate may have something else in mind. There is great growth with the characters as well as the plot. I enjoyed their chemistry and watching them grow. This is a great story that I really enjoyed reading. A fun, entertaining story that I highly recommend.
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